Hi, I got a new router from my ISP, but it doesn’t even have an option to change the address of the DNS server…

So I’m gonna switch (if necessary also the ISP).

I have never used a custom router, so I would appreciate a push in the right direction. What can you recommend? Synology? FritzBox? Asus? Bridge Mode on the ISP router + RasPi?

The following I am running on a separate device, but if possible it would be nice to have it directly on the router device:

  • PiHole
  • Wireguard
  • DDNS updater
  • drkt@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    61·
    8 months ago

    Wireguard and DNS filtering (albeit not as fine tuned and automatic as pihole) can all be done on OpnSense

    I recommend OpnSense on whatever modern low-power hardware you can get your hands on, ThinkCentre, NUC or whatever, if you are okay with a separate device for WiFi or do not need WiFi. WiFi APs can be had for as low as 20 bucks and are usually straight forward to set up, but you gotta shell out more if you want the latest and greatest connectivity.

    There is also the possibility for adding WiFi directly to OpnSense but I have not even bothered touching it. If you love tinkering and suffering, that’s a route you can go.

    For the love of God, if you’re going to install PfSense, just get OpnSense instead. It’s just better.

    • dukatos@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      I always use separate router / firewall and WiFi AP. That way I can upgrade WiFi to any device I like without touching the router.

        • dukatos@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          8 months ago

          For example, upgrade /n AP to /ax. The router may keep working for LAN connections while you are playing with WiFi.