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gninah
Tutor
Mar 11, 2025
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New Idea

WAN Failover Functionality for RBE970 Router

I would like to propose an essential feature enhancement for the BE27000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE973SB)  Router, one of the top-tier solutions for home WiFi. Given the increasing number of people working from home, a reliable and uninterrupted internet connection has become crucial. I suggest implementing WAN failover functionality that would allow one of the LAN ports to be configured as a secondary WAN port. This would enable users to connect to a backup internet source, such as fibre or LTE, ensuring automatic failover in case the primary connection goes down. This feature would significantly enhance the reliability of home networks, providing users with seamless connectivity and preventing disruptions during critical work, video conferencing, and streaming activities.

Considering the RBE970's premium positioning, adding this functionality would further solidify its reputation as the ultimate home WiFi solution. I appreciate your time in considering this feature and look forward to any thoughts on its potential implementation.

 

BE27000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE973SB) 

BE27000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE973S) 

BE27000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE972SB) 

BE27000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE972S) 

1 Comment

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Something mostly seen on business class and some cell phone routers. Won't see this on home class routers. Also something won't be seeing after a product has released. The intended design has been made and tested and now released. If you need WAN failover, look into something that already has that feature that's already released to the market.