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A community discussion exploring home router options beyond ISP-provided equipment. Contributors recommend GL-iNet devices running OpenWRT for ease of use, Mikrotik for powerful yet affordable hardware, and Ubiquiti for integrated ecosystems. Advanced users suggest separating router, switch, WiFi AP, and modem functions for better control, or building custom solutions with OPNsense/pfSense on x86 hardware. Key considerations include DNS filtering capabilities (Pi-hole, AdGuard Home), network monitoring, VLAN support, and the trade-off between all-in-one convenience versus modular flexibility.

Home router recommendations