Yeah it's an alternative firmware that supports a lot of different routers. Similar idea to replacing Windows on a PC with Linux.
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So feds can't see when you're fapping in your room?
Yes 💯
What's the best router?
Depends on what you are doing. I've got a TPlink right now. nostr:npub1qyxlpj2gl6dt2nfvkl4yyrl6pr2hjkycrdh2dr5r42n7ktwn7pdqrdmu7u mentioned GL.iNet. I've never had one but they look good. Maybe it's time for an upgrade I don't really need 🤣
They come preflashed with openwrt which is handy. Sometimes changing the firmware can be a dicey operation. It's possible to turn devices into bricks if you make a mistake.
To be clear, they come with a skinned version. For true openwrt you still need to flash, it is far less dicey though. Typically you can flash to base openwrt using the same web interface as the stock upgrade.
At least on the ones I have. I just use Beryl travel routers as wifi APs.
What’s a WiFi AP?
Wifi Access Point. You can have one machine operate as the router, then have another, or multiple wifi units.
I have two routers and I'm sure one is for wifi. The problem is that they never work together. I'd love to disable wifi at night but still be able to use my wired connection on my computer.