There are two reasons to update the firmware:
Update the router firmware to version 1.10.8 or later. Here’s what I had to configure to get the directly attached fibre router up & running with iWay. I think this hardware should work for most of the Swiss internet providers / OTO fibre connectors.
If you’re an Ansible user, you can also automate the whole configuration with it! Internet providers in SwitzerlandĪs mentioned before, internet providers in Switzerland often provide free routers or alike.
I like Ubiquti a lot, as I’ve experienced their devices as rock solid (more or less at least) and their software is quite nice. Therefore I’m always going with a Ubiquiti Edge Router! Most devices are just cheap “crap devices” and they lack of any slightly advanced feature. I’m not a big fan of the free-ish routers you get from your internet provider in Switzerland.