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In my case, the ISP router (combined with cable modem) and my own router (Turris Omnia) are about as fast when they work. But the ISP device is really unreliab
by glogla 6y ago
In my case, the ISP router (combined with cable modem) and my own router (Turris Omnia) are about as fast when they work.
But the ISP device is really unreliable - my work laptop can do 3x3 and that causes the router to lock up. It also "smartly looks for least used channel" which can't be turned off in the ui, and causes few minute long disconnects every hour or so. Oh and it overheats and restarts when you load it with a lot of packets, like with BitTorrent or video call with five people.
The router is very much worth it.
- milankragujevic 6y agoYes, it can be worth it, but not to people who I tell this. The fact you know how to configure the Omnia or even any custom OS-based router means this wouldn't apply to you. These are basic users who needlessly waste money on something that scammy sellers tell them will fix their WiFi, but it doesn't, because the problem is not the router but the device. It's less a geek or teenager and more your i.e. tech-illiterate parents[1] that I tell this to. [1] not implying all parents are tech-illiterate, it's a cliche and mean stereotype, I mean "tech illiterate person", but mention this cliche to be clearer