Router

[Joelbanks5]

What do I need to look for in a router? Like what points out on the box that it's the best in its price range?

[Decon]

just build one and run PFsense; TBH I am super fed up with "consumer routers" ATM

[The Toaster]

just build one and run PFsense; TBH I am super fed up with "consumer routers" ATM

Have peaked my intrest.

Do you know a guide you can link me to?

[d3sl91]

What do I need to look for in a router? Like what points out on the box that it's the best in its price range?

 

Depends on what you are doing. In most cases, any consumer router will be fine. More money = it will likely last longer, have items like gigabit ethernet (for both WAN and LAN ports), file servers, etc etc. 

 

If you are trying to connect up your 3 computers at home, just grab a router that supports Gigabit ethernet, and is from a reputable manufacturer. 

 

Now, contrary to the title of the video I see currently on the sidebar "router" does not = wireless router. If you are looking for a wireless router, then you have more to consider. But for a pure router, Ethernet speed, and whether it has file sharing are probably the two major considerations for a small home network. 

[Decon]

Have peaked my intrest.

Do you know a guide you can link me to?

[d3sl91]

 

This is a really fun project. I did this for awhile (ran smoothwall I think). Ended up switching to a higher-end consumer router with custom firmware though. The noise and heat and energy from a computer running 24/7 was a bit much.