I'm a beginner and plan to build my own router (500 Mbps plan). Config side, I'm thinking of going with VyOS instead of Pfsense as long as it's beginner friendly. Any specific reason why? That system ...

If you're into home labbing and networking, building your own router with software like OPNsense or pfSense might sound like a lot of fun, but to be honest, it's not for everyone. Not only do you need ...

A WiFi router is basically a purpose-built computer, which is why some folks just build their own rather than buying an off-the-shelf option, and others replace the firmware that comes on their ...

One of the first things to do when your internet connection goes down is to turn off your router, wait a moment, and turn it back on again (something that works for a surprising number of computer ...

Personally if I wanted to do a software router, especially as a virtual machine, I would look at a simple small server (tower or rack, depending on my environment). That or a small business oriented ...