The Island Pro Route Brings Enterprise Connectivity to Smart Homes
Who gets excited about a new router? Well, the slightly geeky team at Show and Tell AV does. A few months ago, we told you about the Island Router, which we were pretty excited about then. And now with the new Island Pro Router, we're practically doing cartwheels in our Bountiful showroom. All kidding aside, we are very excited about this new product. Why? Because at $1,299, it may very well be the last router you'll ever need to buy. With six 2.5Gbps copper ports, four 10Gbps fiber ports, and the ability to handle up to 20,000 devices, this isn't just another router—it's a networking powerhouse that happens to be incredibly easy to use.
Think that's overkill? Well, consider this: Two weeks ago, we installed a 10G networking system for a client with a 2,500-square-foot home who just signed up for 2.5Gbps internet. As he put it, "cry once" when making an investment in your home's digital foundation. After all, most of us spend more than this on a new phone every year or two! So, what makes this the best router for smart homes in Utah? Well, that’s what we’re here to tell you!
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There’s Fiber in Your Future
With major providers now offering multi-gigabit speeds in Utah, having the right network infrastructure isn't just about today—it's about being ready for tomorrow. The Island Pro's four 10Gbps fiber ports aren't just a fancy feature—they're your gateway to the fastest, cleanest connections possible. Unlike traditional copper cables, fiber optic connections don't suffer from electrical interference or voltage spikes, and each port can handle its full bandwidth independently. We’re actually using this Island router in our homes, and we’ve seen substantial improvements in network speeds and reliability.
What’s Under the Hood
Let's talk feeds and speeds, because they matter when it comes to networking. The Island Pro router delivers features you typically only see in high-end enterprise equipment:
- Intel 8-core 4.3GHz CPU with 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 40 Gbps total throughput—that's up to 10 times faster than comparable routers
- Six 2.5Gbps copper ports for your existing devices
- Four 10Gbps fiber ports for maximum future speed
- Support for up to nine separate networks
- Built-in enterprise-grade firewall and security
- Built-in VPN with device, user, or group-level access
- Multi-WAN support for using multiple internet providers
But here's the beautiful part—all this technology is wrapped in a system that doesn't require an IT degree to operate. Think of it like a high-performance car: supercar capabilities under the hood, but you don't need to be a mechanic to drive it. You can dive deep into custom settings if you want to (we can handle that during installation), or just let it do its thing. Either way, you get commercial-grade reliability without the usual headaches of managing complex equipment.
Built for Modern Life's Connectivity Demands
Let's look at what this means in your daily life. Say you've got teenagers gaming online, someone working from home on video calls, smart home systems running security cameras, and streaming services playing in multiple rooms. The Island Pro's patented technology ensures everything runs smoothly by intelligently managing your network traffic. And unlike other high-end routers that charge subscription fees for advanced features, everything's included—no monthly charges for security features, VPN connections, or advanced controls. This means that you can lock down that gaming network, open up only necessary ports, and have it stop working when you want the kids to go to sleep.
Want to set up different networks for different purposes? No problem. You might have:
- A dedicated network for work-from-home that never slows down
- A separate network for your teenagers' gaming computers
- A guest network that keeps visitors off your main system
- A private network just for your smart home devices
- And still have room for five more networks if needed! Like that mystery computer that may or may not be mining Bitcoin.
Need even more reliability? The Island Pro can handle multiple internet connections, automatically balancing traffic or switching to backup if one goes down—all in milliseconds. This means no more "Sorry, my internet froze" during important video calls. And since it can handle fiber connections through those four 10Gbps ports, you're ready for the fastest internet speeds available today and whatever comes tomorrow.
We could go on geeking out about all the other features, but suffice it to say this might be the last router you'll ever need for your device-filled smart home—or at least for a very long time. Whether building a new smart home or upgrading your existing network, the Island Pro offers the perfect balance of power and simplicity. Want to learn more? Contact us here or start a chat below—we look forward to it!