The Cudy R700 is a wired-only networking node featuring a fanless metal chassis designed for passive heat dissipation and EMI shielding. Technical specifications list up to four Gigabit WAN ports, allowing for session-based load balancing across multiple internet service providers. Material analysis confirms the inclusion of 4KV surge protection on RJ45 ports to mitigate induction spikes, though this does not replace secondary power conditioning. The internal MediaTek-based chipset is optimized for routing logic and failover stability rather than high-bandwidth encrypted throughput.
Operational capabilities include:
- VPN Protocols: Support for WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, and IPsec.
- Load Balancing: Multi-WAN redundancy with failover logic.
- Security: Integrated SPI firewall for packet inspection.
Aggregated data indicates that as a wired-only device, wireless connectivity requires the integration of external access points. Standardized testing shows that while WireGuard is supported, the CPU architecture limits the speed of encrypted tunnels compared to unencrypted routing. Firmware management is handled via a local user interface without mandatory cloud registration.
Because this model lacks integrated radios, it is recommended to pair it with smart ethernet switches to manage hardwired distribution throughout a premises. It represents a specialized hardware branch within vpn-routers for small office/home office (SOHO) applications.
