Recent content by GrumpyGent

I'm OK paying something like that (I'm not necessarily looking for free, and happy to support a product I use - particularly for something as important as my internet connection)

Probably, but it was pretty inexpensive and the fact is an appliance that could handle >1GB would be almost the same cost.

Ugh, that sucks - I thought the latest FreeBSD did have support. The Netgate 6100 has them, but given its their appliance they likely took care of all the work already. Thanks for that info.

Trying to avoid a proprietary appliance, but I have seen it.

Hmm, that seems to contradict a lot of what I’ve read - It’s technical but can be picked up. Would something like Untangle make better sense?

Thanks for the reply! I figured I would use Community Edition, but it doesn't come with any support - I wasn't sure if there was a support package option outside of the Commercial one. Do I necessarily NEED support? Maybe not, and if it were just missing a show or my son losing gaming time I...

Hello everyone! After quite a few frustrations on issues with a commercial home mesh while working remotely, I'm going to take the plunge and build out my own - And I'm looking for help in deciding given all of the choices for router distros. My current environment: I have cable internet...

I'm considering upgrading my network by setting up MoCA adapters on my other floors, and have a quick question on a MoCA filter. I've been TOLD one is installed at the panel, however I don't have easy access to it (the panel is between myself and three of my neighbors, where our four backyards...