I am planning to eventually build my own home server, and when I do I will hook it up via ethernet. But I do want to switch away from the generic FIOS router and use my own for more control over my data and security. Any recommendations?

  • stown
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    71 year ago

    You could buy a $300 consumer router and it would be worse than just using an old PC with OPNsense.

    • @[email protected]
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      61 year ago

      Except that the old PC is probably less efficient at a lower clock than an AR based consumer router. You’ll get more performance and features, but it will be more expensive to run.

      • stown
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        31 year ago

        I guess if you live in a place where electricity is super expensive this will matter. A good majority of self-hosted people don’t seem to care much as they have server racks full of old hardware.

      • @peregus
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        11 year ago

        The Fujitsu Futro S720 consumes about 6 Watts and it’s great for OPNsense!