It sounds really attractive, but right now I don't have the time or the inclination to take on that learning curve. Cheers, Donna
> On Dec 5, 2020, at 9:25 AM, Brett Lewis <[email protected]> wrote: > > OpenWRT is the most accessible/flexible option, but the learning curve is > steep. > SSH access is wonderful but you need some background to effectively use it. > Brett > > >> On Dec 5, 2020, at 2:37 AM, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Absolutely, but in my experience, best means the operating system that >> runs on the hardware, not the hardware itself. >> >> If you want maximum accessibility, you'd be hard pressed to do better >> than Open WRT whose web page is: >> >> http://openwrt.org >> >> Currently, I'm using the Linksys WRT1900AC which comes with pretty awful >> software by default, so it may take some sighted assistance to flash the >> OpenWRT firmware onto it. But, the flashing task is actually quite >> straight forward. And, once accomplished, you've a highly accessible >> router/switch/WAP all in one. You can drive it via the web browser of >> your choice, or from a command line via ssh from your Mac terminal. Your >> choice. >> >> PS: I spent some time last weekend looking at where things have gotten >> to vis a vis the next generation of these devices, those which conform >> to 802.11AX also branded as wifi6. There are some compelling hardware >> choices, but OpenWRT support is still in fairly early development, so >> I'm staying away for the forseeable future. But, I expect the day will >> come when a device like the Linksys MR9600 or the Netgear Nighthawk MK63 >> will support OpenWRT. When that day dawns, I'll be a buyer and a >> flasher. >> >> hth >> >> Janina >> >> 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries writes: >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I'll spare you the rant, but I'm really hating my experience with the >>> Netgear Orby. At this point, I'm locked out of the app, the security codes >>> they have sent me to reset my password have more characters than the app >>> will allow, And I can't contact support because I'm not in the place where >>> the router is, so can't provide a serial number. Ready to give the Netgear >>> the boot. Can anyone recommend a good, accessible router? >>> TIA, >>> Donna >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>> Visionaries list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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