Hey, I am looking for a router to use as a mesh device behind a Fritzbox.

In the future I may use it as the main device.

I am looking for something good, open, Wifi 6 or higher, with good support.

  • henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
    5·
    4 months ago

    I don’t like to give you an answer in the negative because it might not be categorically true, but I looked earlier this year and couldn’t find such a device. The driver support doesn’t seem to be there.

      • c10l@lemmy.world
        2·
        4 months ago

        I’ve had mine since 2018 and it’s still going strong! I’ve recently upgraded it to WiFi6 but otherwise it’s the same device.

      • taaz@biglemmowski.winEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        From: https://docs.turris.cz/#updates

        We are committed to providing long-term support for our devices for as long as the Linux kernel continues to support them. For instance, our initial router, Turris 1.X, which was a part of the Turris security research program launched in 2013, is still supported after a decade.

        I guess it’s something along “we will try to support your device for as long as humanly possible” ? My ~three years old omnia is still getting updates (just like a regular linux box would), actually seems I have one pending right now:)

    • boredsquirrel@slrpnk.netOP
      1·
      4 months ago

      I think so too? Isnt linux just made for that? All these routers are just weak PCs.

      But I wonder how well antennas work here.

      • un_aristocrate@jlai.luFrançais
        2·
        4 months ago

        That’s going to depend on the wifi hardware you use, their is probably some good usb 3 or pcie wifi adapter.

        Wifi is not very important in my setup so I can’t recommend anything.

        But it is certainly an option to explore because these routers can be quite expensive.