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drnick1yesterday at 7:20 AM3 repliesview on HN

> I recently upgraded from a UniFi Dream Machine to a UniFi Dream Router 7

What do these devices do that can't be accomplished by an OpenWrt One + an external AP for less money and fully FOSS?

Another option would be a mini-PC running Linux, but it's perhaps overkill for a domestic router.

Edit: Actually the OpenWrt One does have built-in WiFi, so you don't even need the external AP.


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riobardyesterday at 9:55 AM

> What do these devices do that can't be accomplished by an OpenWrt One + an external AP for less money and fully FOSS?

Nice UI (as the company is best known for https://ui.com)

ishanjain28yesterday at 7:29 AM

Good band steering and roaming. I would not use openwrt if I had to use multiple APs to cover the area.

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