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Modern OpenWRT router recommendations (EU, Germany)? (slrpnk.net)
submitted 1 month ago by boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net to c/linux@programming.dev
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Hey, I am looking for a router to use as a mesh device behind a Fritzbox.

In the future I may use it as the main device.

I am looking for something good, open, Wifi 6 or higher, with good support.

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[–] un_aristocrate@jlai.lu 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I use a second hand x86 mini pc and I am very happy with it.

[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think so too? Isnt linux just made for that? All these routers are just weak PCs.

But I wonder how well antennas work here.

[–] un_aristocrate@jlai.lu 2 points 1 month ago

That's going to depend on the wifi hardware you use, their is probably some good usb 3 or pcie wifi adapter.

Wifi is not very important in my setup so I can't recommend anything.

But it is certainly an option to explore because these routers can be quite expensive.