• SmoothLiquidation@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I still have my WRT54G around somewhere. Loved that thing. What I found interesting was that when the firmware went open demand for that model went through the roof. Wish more companies would realize that there is a demand for that market.

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      11 months ago

      I had mine running for probably 10+ years but eventually started acting screwy a few years back. I went ahead and upgraded to a TP-Link and I’ve bee satisfied with it. I haven’t looked into if you can still get these custom firmwares for modern routers - but I’ve also been satisfied with the interface and the performance.

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      11 months ago

      I think that model is still being sold for like us$50, or the same price it’s been for a decade

      The hardware has definitely outlasted any love from the os.

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      11 months ago

      But how are you gonna push your internet security monthly subscription with open firmware silly