On Sun, 4 Jan 2015, Peter Meyer wrote:
> Forum:
>
> Opinions please. I am looking to build/buy something that replaces my
> existing router/gateway box.
>
> My thinking is taking me in two directions. One is to replace my existing
> WRT54GL running Tomato with another embedded system running openWRT or build a
> multi-port router (raspberry pi???) with:
>
> 1. wireless N
> 2. unique zones and policies that separate the wifi (wlan) from the
> local network (lan) and firewall both from the internet.
> 3. QOS controls - This has become less of an issue as my DSL pipe is
> 10/1, however I would like to add VOIP onto this network and
> prioritize its traffic above all other.
... snip ...
we just had a brief conversation re: wireless routers, and i'm
bringing a bunch of them to the next meeting to give away as i have
too many of them. :-)
if anyone is a true wireless/networking guru, perhaps it would be
useful to get a short tutorial on wireless router features to look for
when shopping.
rday
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