I now am able to get fiber Internet where I live (Fidium). I’m guessing I’ll want my own router instead of using what they give me.

Interests:

  • 1GB symmetrical speeds
  • Ability to block AD serving domains
  • Smooth online gaming as needed
  • Secure

Not up to speed on the newest technology or which router companies are best to buy from. House is single story about 1300sqft.

In the past I had a TP-Link Archer AC1750 but wished it had more advanced features.

Any recommendations or thoughts?

  • dweezil22@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You want 3 features, and then you can decide which product(s) satisfy them:

    1. A router

    2. A wireless access point (often included with the router for consumer stuff)

    3. A DNS server that can block ads.

    A good cheap set of options that would set you up to play and grow would be:

    1. UBNT ERX for $60: https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/er-x

    2. A UBNT Wifi 6 lite AP $100 https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/u6-lite

    3. A pihole (if you have a Microcenter nearby you can grab a Pi 3 for like $25, if you want a case it’s probably $10 more).

    You can run the pi-hole software on a lot of other things too https://docs.pi-hole.net/main/prerequisites/.

    • JohnWorks@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I dunno if the ERX supports this but on the dream machine pro there’s a setting for adblocking so a pi hole may not be needed if it is built in.

  • TiggerLAS@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Do you have any PCs on-line 24/7 at a static IP on your LAN, such as a media server or NAS? If so, you can run AdGuard Home, to provide the adblocking you’re looking for. It can act as the DNS server for your entire network.

  • AggravatingMoose@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Cheapest option for just the blocking is as previously recommended. Get a Raspberry Pi and install Adguard on it (I just personally prefer it to pihole. The UI is cleaner and I find it easier to configure.) Then use a consumer router.

    Best option I found and use is get that AliExpress mini PC (yes it’s safe), get a home license for Untangle UTM, install that. Use the raspberry pi for Adguard (if you already have a NAS, most of them you can install Adguard on and just use that instead of a Pi). Lastly if you go with the mini PC router option you need wifi so go with a Unifi AP or a TP link AP.

    I prefer the paid home license for Untangle UTM over pf/open sense only because I’ve found the QoS works much better on it and the UI is just perfect.