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Router recs please :)
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this post was submitted on 03 May 2026
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If you want a complete unit with custom hardware and tuned custom software, look at MikroTik. Solid hardware, dependable software, good support, good community.
If you want to build your own, grab any multi-ethernet micropc from aliexpress and install OPNsense. Cheap and flexible. But you'll be on your own once (not if) something fails.
Both of these are essentially pro-level options with lots of headroom to build up to advanced services. I'd stay away from OpenWRT which is essentially just an open source consumer grade wifi router image. You'd be replacing your crappy (but supported) router with the same thing just without support.
One other option I would mention if you like nice centralized web ui's, have a look at Ubiquiti's Unify. If you can afford to go all-in on a Unify router, backbone switch and wifi access points, the combined management is really a step above the competition.
How do you find those micropcs on Ali?
Just looking for "minipc pfsense"
Okay. Finally getting some results. I swear "micropc", sff etc did not yield results.
These ~C$150 devices will still need a Wi-Fi adapter connected to them though, right?
If the seller doesn't have a WiFi bundle, then yes. If they do, you'll just need to pay extra.
I also recommend looking for a mini PC with Intel N100, N200, etc.
I would recommend to always use access points for that. A used (fanless) enterprise PoE switch comes handy to power several which are spread over the house.