libreCMC Router

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GNUbahn
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I just learned that my newly installed Tomato router software isn't libre at all (Thanks to SuperTramp83 and others).

It appears that the only truly libre software for routers is LibreCMC and there is a list of supported devices here: https://librecmc.org/librecmc/wiki?name=Supported_Hardware

Do you have any recommendations on which device(s) would be preferable?

pizzaiolo
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I have a TL-WR841ND with libreCMC and it works flawlessly. If you run into issues, you can try their IRC channel #librecmc at freenode.net

vita_cell
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TL-WR841ND (TL-WR841N is the same but has no datachable anthenas, and probably works with LibreCMC).

TL-WR841ND must be hardware version v5, v8, or v9.

TL-WR841ND it is a very great.

knacky
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Netgear WNDR3800 is officially supported and works great. Simultaneous dual band, GigE ports, tons of RAM. $20 USD off ebay all day long.

SuperTramp83

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this is information!! tx for the tip knacky.

cryptobilly
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Are any of the LibreCMC routers Docsis 3.0?

GNUbahn
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Thanks all. Out of the two mentioned here WNDR3800 seems like the stronger choice.

stas730 (not verified)
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TP-LINK W8901G/N. Unsupported. :(

lilos
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TP-LINK-wdr4300 is the best posible one.

http://www.iot-dev.net/ar1p1.html --> how-to build

GNUbahn
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Thanks. But I can't see, what makes it better than WNDR3800?

doyouevenderp
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Why doesn't ThinkPenguin sell the non mini router with librecmc anymore?

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Chris from ThinkPenguin elaborated on this here: https://trisquel.info/en/forum/best-free-software-friendly-router.

This is what he said:
"I may have answered this already, but here is why we don't have the new models released. We're working on a dual-band 802.11n router. It's done. Problem is we need $$$. It's something like $30,000+ USD for just this one model which we don't have at the moment. Hopefully I'll pull the cash together shortly for it. There has been a lot going on and the profits on the new router will be seriously lower making it even more difficult to make work. The lower end router would be easier, but the work on that isn't complete.

I should also point out that it's unclear right now... still... what is going to happen with the FCC when we go for certification. It can be certified and they can still fine you into non-existence. I don't support this sort of violence and theft, but there aren't enough people opposing mindless regulations and government in general as it stands. The solution to this immediate problem as I see it is to lock it down metaphorically. By that I mean we won't add digital restrictions, but we will be forced to remove upload/flashing functionality to comply with the rules. I probably can't say more without creating a legal issue. However the complete set of sources will be available and I'll leave it to your imagination what good that would be for a locked down device or a device for which there is no sane means to flash. Encouraging others to violate the law in other words would create a problem."