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My Linksys E8450 has been kissed by Death, so I am looking for recommendations for an alternative router, should I be unsuccessful in its recovery. (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works to c/openwrt@lemdro.id
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My Linksys E8450 has succumbed to the OKOD (OpenWRT Kiss of Death). In case you are unaware, the OKOD essentially is the E8450 spontaneously dying. loss of power, or a reboot can lead to it completely dying — the lights don't come on, and it is essentially bricked. Afaik, it is currently unknown exactly what causes it.

Anyways, it may be possible to recover, and I am currently working on that, but should I not be able to recover it, I will need to purchase a new router. To that end, I am looking for recommendations for a new router that is equal to, or better than the Linksys E8450 (it must be well supported by OpenWRT).

I may just buy another E8450, but I am curious if there is a better alternative.

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[-] Shadow@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 weeks ago

A micro pc with opnsense / Pfsense.

[-] Ajen@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

Great for a firewall, not so great for a wifi access point. Lots of people running opnsense are also running openwrt on a dedicated access point.

[-] UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Can you recommend an affordable (read readily available used) micro pc that is suitably spec’d for pfsense? I had a look at the Protectli 4Ports but they’re somewhat outside my budget and overkill for my needs. Appreciate your time.

[-] Shadow@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Basically those and things like them. There's a bunch of different models on amazon if you just search for mini firewall. Maybe the protecli fw2b? I think mine is made by qotom

If that's overkill, ddwrt is probably the next best thing I guess?

[-] UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for your input. I may need to bite the bullet some time soon. I’m dubious of the to good to be true, no name offerings from the usual e-commerce sites. Hmm.

[-] aodhsishaj@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If you want to keep the wifi 6 capability and are ok with flashing a new firmware you might like a Netgear (R8000) - AC3200

I run tomato on mine, I have network segmentation, VLANs, all the goodies

I would honestly suggest any router on this list that meets your needs

https://wiki.freshtomato.org/doku.php/hardware_compatibility

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

Linksys anything tends to be pretty good in my experience

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