The cable modem/router does not ddwrt very well at all. Interestingly it the router side is not an issue. Its the fact that the modem is attached to the interface/area where the wan port would connect. and it would no longer talk correctly On Mon, May 18, 2020, 8:00 AM Michael Butash wrote: > I used to use a netgear nighthawk router years ago, loaded with > dd-wrt/tomato, it was a nice router/firewall. Features weren't great, but > worked for my needs at around 80mbps on cox at the time. > > I'm thinking since the Netgear mentioned is a cable modem AND a router, > you can't put dd-wrt on it. Cox doesn't like anyone tinkering with modems > (and such docsis security). Just check the DD-WRT/Tomato open-source > router firmwares for compatibility with anything you're looking at, and > then you're not at the mercy of Netgear and their security issues. They > have whole lists of supported devices, just find one new enough with > cores/memory to suit your needs. If you don't need the newest 802.11AX > wireless, get one used cheap on ebay, or if things were open, shop a > Goodwill as people throw away old routers all the time that are still quite > useful once DD-WRT goes on them. > > -mb > > > On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 9:16 PM Stephen Partington via PLUG-discuss < > plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: > >> I have a netgear device that is pretty decent that has tomato on it (I >> think) >> >> >> Virus-free. >> www.avast.com >> >> <#m_-2279749645025305738_m_-3901788439149793135_m_-3755603551133685160_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> >> On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 7:54 PM Andrew McRobb via PLUG-discuss < >> plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: >> >>> Thanks for the recommendations! I would be willing to trade, but not >>> sure if I have anything worth of physically value after moving a while back >>> besides some video cards. >>> >>> I could do cash and offer my service sort of thing anything with >>> software development or cars if you want to go that route. Just don't want >>> to low ball you since I'm budgeting for a big expense coming up next month. >>> >>> On Sun, May 17, 2020, 6:58 PM Snyder, Alexander J via PLUG-discuss < >>> plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: >>> >>>> I actually just listed my Netgear Nighthawk (AC3200/C7800 Cable >>>> Modem/Switch combo on FB marketplace. I just upgraded to pfSense and >>>> Ubiquity. Minus being Netgear, which has burned you, its got everything >>>> else. I'm asking $280 on FB, but I'm willing to deal for PLUG and/or trade. >>>> >>>> Let me know what you think. Ping me directly for more details. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Alexander >>>> >>>> Sent from my Galaxy S10+ >>>> >>>> On Sun, May 17, 2020, 17:12 Stephen Partington via PLUG-discuss < >>>> plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ubiquity Edgerouter Lite. No wifi, but really nice and great for the >>>>> more technical. >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 4:12 PM Andrew McRobb via PLUG-discuss < >>>>> plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> So after going through 3 Netgear routers in one year. (One died, >>>>>> another got compromised, and the other just couldn't consistently stay >>>>>> online) and sticking with Linksys which seems to be doing the job okay, but >>>>>> can't handle the load at times. >>>>>> >>>>>> Requirements from most important to least important. >>>>>> - Multiband and handle large network traffic (3 TVs, ~4 Smart Phones, >>>>>> and 1 Linux Gaming/Work Desktop) and possibly light server for personal >>>>>> ususage. >>>>>> - Advanced Parental/Access controls. >>>>>> - Ability to set the power level of wifi range. >>>>>> >>>>>> I appreciate any suggestions. 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