Nice move. Custom firmware are stronger security than most built-in firmware. Assuming the code of the firmware is Libre Source (Open Source).
For those not familiar with firmware mumbo jumbo, it's the software stored inside each router. For stronger security, it is important to update it periodically. Same for any devices.
Asus Router with OpenWRT firmware
My favorite routers are Asus. The ones with Libre Source firmware. For example, this ASUS RT-AC68U at:
Question plz : I believe it was wireless B that was allowing us to connect in 2004 up to a few miles away, I briefly had set it up, entirely thanks to My late mentor/old business partner. Could one still buy a setup today and is it reliable?
My first impression of DDWRT is that it is stronger security than a built-in firmware. But DDWRT has weaker security than OpenWrt
Why? Because the source code of DDWRT is mostly a Jail Software (Proprietary) and partly Libre Software (Open Source). In comparison, OpenWrt is mostly Libre Software. This means OpenWrt has much stronger security and stronger privacy. Source:
And this is why I am stoked I learned how to put custom firmware on a buffalo router back in the mid-2000s Purrs like a kitten to this day
Nice move. Custom firmware are stronger security than most built-in firmware. Assuming the code of the firmware is Libre Source (Open Source).
For those not familiar with firmware mumbo jumbo, it's the software stored inside each router. For stronger security, it is important to update it periodically. Same for any devices.
Asus Router with OpenWRT firmware
My favorite routers are Asus. The ones with Libre Source firmware. For example, this ASUS RT-AC68U at:
https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rtac68u/helpdesk_bios/?model2Name=RTAC68U
https://openwrt.org/toh/asus/rt-ac68u
Video how-to install and use OpenWRT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgOA9oUSpmM
Benefits with this router:
Frequent & free firmware security updates
Easily turn off the wireless. Using a physical button on the router. A digital button within the control panel.
Optionally physically fully disconnect the antennas. Then just use wired connections ;)
High quality product. But still affordable.
One hell of a reply, my good sir!
Question plz : I believe it was wireless B that was allowing us to connect in 2004 up to a few miles away, I briefly had set it up, entirely thanks to My late mentor/old business partner. Could one still buy a setup today and is it reliable?
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/
DDWRT is what I use on my router. I've had zero issues at all and it has built in VPN capability along with all the security bonuses.
Ditto.
Thanks for sharing :) I learned something new.
DDWRT also support my router at https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Asus_RT-AC68U
My first impression of DDWRT is that it is stronger security than a built-in firmware. But DDWRT has weaker security than OpenWrt
Why? Because the source code of DDWRT is mostly a Jail Software (Proprietary) and partly Libre Software (Open Source). In comparison, OpenWrt is mostly Libre Software. This means OpenWrt has much stronger security and stronger privacy. Source: