You're correct, I see how I missed that. However, I'd argue that the use of open source firmware in this case is a means to an end, since proprietary firmware

You're correct, I see how I missed that. However, I'd argue that the use of open source firmware in this case is a means to an end, since proprietary firmware generally sucks. But since this is an article about how to have a quality Internet connection, rather than how to get started in router OS development, it might be more than suitable for many of his readers.