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Without disputing your points, I think it's probably a different focus that has driven the libremesh/librerouter approach. They're aiming at price point that w
by __d 8y ago
Without disputing your points, I think it's probably a different focus that has driven the libremesh/librerouter approach.
They're aiming at price point that works for developing countries, as well as libre hardware/software.
That rules out eg. all -ac gear (I think?) and also probably means a developed-world commercial-grade PTMP solution is outside their budget as well.
One correction though: although the article is from APNIC, they don't "own" the project.
- walrus01 8y agoIt really doesn't rule out all AC equipment, quite the opposite, mikrotik PTP and ptmp radios and small routers are wildly popular in developing nations like the Philippines, Pakistan and Nepal. People on very limited budgets do some highly creative things.
- __d 8y agoAs I understand it, it's not the price that rules at -ac, it's the software licensing concerns.