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Suggestions for wireless access points (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by ScoobyDoo27@lemm.ee to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I am currently in the market for some wireless access points and thought I'd get some suggestions here first. I am currently using some old eero pro's as access points with a firewalla router. The firewalla isn't old and I am happy with it so I am not looking to replace it with something at this time.

Are there suggestions for more privacy focused networking equipment? Or is that just a dumb question to ask?

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[–] PeachMan@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

More control. I can make a homemade PFSense router that gives me enterprise grade features like VLANS, VPN options and advanced firewall rules.
Performance. A dedicated AP from Unifi or Armada is more powerful and stable than most consumer wireless routers.
Price. Building a decent setup yourself actually pretty cost effective compared to high-end consumer routers.

It's DEFINITELY NOT for everyone, but if you're a nerd with some networking skills and time to spare you can make a baller enterprise-grade home network for under $300. My budget setup made from used components blows any $500 "premium" router away.