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As a linux user, do you know about/use openwrt?
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I've used OpenWrt, DD-WRT, and Tomato firmware on the various routers I've had. I don't think I've ever kept the stock firmware on any router I've owned.
I use pfSense at home now, but I've been considering switching to OPNsense. I still run OpenWrt on a portable router that I use when I'm traveling though. I won't ever buy a router that I can't run open source firmware on.
OPNsense is solid too, better than pfsense.
A portable router when you’re traveling?
This is my setup if you are interested: https://cameroncros.github.io/wifi-condom.html
Lmao. Thanks for the read and laugh.
A lot of places will restrict the number of devices you can connect. If I connect my router to the hotel WiFi, I can connect as many devices as I want. I also like having a firewall between my devices and the public WiFi. I can run a VPN on the router and have all of my devices go through it if necessary as well.