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Just like the operating system on your computer & cell phone, you can change the software running on your router.

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[–] CannedTuna 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I agree. Back in the day I used to run DD-WRT on a cheap $75 router to get features you’d only get on $200+ routers, but now a days I think there’s better options. UniFi for example is great if you don’t mind spending a bit extra. Otherwise I’d rather just use PfSense.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same here! These days I have less time for tinkering and enjoy everything behind the Unifi "pane of glass".

[–] CannedTuna 3 points 1 year ago

Same. I just don’t have as much time to troubleshoot things when stuff goes wrong these days.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I run OpenWRT on my Unifi AP :D

[–] CannedTuna 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Chaotic neutral move. Nice.

In all seriousness, how is it?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

It makes wifi! I'd say that stability and performance are probably identical. I don't especially mistrust Ubiquiti, but running open source feels nice, and it gives me nerd cred.