Can You Roll Your Own Home Router?

The idea of building a personal home router has gained attention for those interested in enhanced network security and customization. [SourceForge]         ISSUE No. 159 - February 07, 2024 Ask Slashdot: Can You Roll Your Own Home Router?  The idea of building a personal home router has gained attention for those interested in enhanced network security and customization. This involves setting up a Linux-based system capable of managing both Ethernet and WiFi connections, leveraging the flexibility and control that comes with open-source solutions. Initiatives like using open-source firmware, such as DD-WRT or OpenWrt, offer pathways to create highly customizable and secure networking devices, despite the challenges posed by firmware modification restrictions. [Join the discussion at Slashdot.org]( Popular Projects [project 1]( [Meteorologist]( Meteorologist is a free weather program for OS X. 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