Recent content by NoShine

Hi Tech9, Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help throughout this thread. Your explanations were always clear, honest, and thoughtful — and your recommendations really helped me reframe how I think about home networking, both for now and for the future. I genuinely appreciate the...

I do have one follow-up question regarding budget and features: considering the price difference, do you think it would be worth considering the Dream Router 7 instead? From what I’ve read, it seems to offer a more all-in-one solution with advanced features out of the box, possibly simplifying...

Thanks a lot for the detailed recommendation, Tech9— much appreciated! That UniFi setup (UCG-Ultra + U6-Plus) sounds like a great balance between user-friendliness and long-term learning potential. I like the idea of starting with something modular and efficient, with good software and...

Hi again, Thank you for the clear explanation—I completely understand now why, with just a PC and a phone under my control, a dedicated router won’t dramatically boost my security. I’ll continue to focus on keeping my devices updated, practising safe browsing habits and using strong endpoint...

Hi everyone, First of all, thank you again for all the helpful replies — I really appreciate the time and knowledge shared here. After reading your comments carefully, I’m starting to realise that I may have been a bit too ambitious when considering custom firmware options like OpenWRT or...

Thank you for your response, I appreciate your input! I understand the reasoning and it makes sense in many cases, especially for those with few devices who prefer simplicity. In my specific case, the ISP gateway is quite old, which raises some concerns regarding security updates and long-term...

Hello everyone, I'm currently using an old modem from my ISP, with my PC connected via Ethernet. Occasionally, I also connect my smartphone via Wi-Fi. I'm now looking to buy a dedicated router, with the main goal of improving the security of my home network. My main priorities are security...