Question: I want to buy a new router which is supported by OpenWrt, but don't know which. Can the forum help me?
Before asking on the forum: Please think about your requirements and provide answers to these questions. (We're going to ask them anyway, so save everyone time by doing this first. Thanks.)
* How fast is your internet connection? //(What speed does your ISP advertise: under 10mbps, 10-50mbps, 50-100mbps, higher?)//
* Do you need Wi-Fi? //(2.4GHz only, both 2.4GHz and 5GHz? Most routers provide both bands these days.)//
* Do you need Gigabit Ethernet? //(For attaching additional devices with an Ethernet cable.)//
* Do you need USB ports? How many? USB 2.0 or 3.0? //(For attaching external hard drives, printers, etc.)//
* How many family members/devices must the router support? //(Most routers easily handle 5-6 people and their devices.)//
* What other services do you want? //(Do you need VPN, media server, web server, etc.?)//
* Finally, **please define your price range.** Saying "as little as possible" is not helpful. You certainly have an upper limit, therefore let the forum know if it is under $30, under $75, and so on. The forum responses will always mention a least expensive device that meets your requirements, and often suggest alternatives.
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