Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 21:51 Post subject: Hardware Recommendation for x86_64
Hello all,
I currently have a location with 3 separate modems, each with ~100+ devices on 3 or more Ubiquiti AC Mesh devices. The issue is the modems can't hand out enough IP addresses and have no QoS.
I want to put a DD-WRT based PC in between the Mesh units, they are only APs, and the modem / router combo. That way I have more control over the network.
Hardware wise, I am looking to spend about <$200 CAD each computer. Can be used or new, as long as it works.
At some point I was told it had to be Intel 4th Gen or newer, is that still true?
Expect 65k connections and 100+ devices per computer. _________________ Before asking a question on the forums, update dd-wrt: Where do I download firmware? I suggest reading it all.
QCA Best WiFi Settings
Some dd-wrt wiki pages are up to date, others are not. PM me if you find an old one.
Atheros:
Netgear R7800 x5 - WDS AP / station, gateway, QoS
TP-Link Archer C7 v2 x2 - WDS Station
D-Link 615 C1/E3/I1 x 7 - 1 WDS station
D-Link 825 B1 - Not used
D-Link 859 - WDS Station
D-Link 862L A1 x2 - WDS Station
UBNT 5AC loco x2 - airOS
UBNT loco M2 x2 - airOS
Broadcom
Linksys EA6400 - Gateway, QoS
Asus N66U - AP
Netgear R6400 - AP
MediaTek
UBNT EdgeRouter X - switch
Netgear R6350 - AP
I'm a big fan of those passive cooled mini PCs.
"Firewall appliance" in Amazon or Alieexpress usually show quite a lot of them.
But I've no Idea if an old N3050 Celeron is capable to deal with your 100 devices.
I've got a N4000 CPU in my, paired with 2* 2.5GBit/s intel 226-v. Nothing to complain, DD-WRT just works. But same as for the N3050, I've no idea if it would be able to serve 100+ devices.
My few (~1x) devices work fine with it.
The N100 appliances might/should do the trick, but are way more expensive in CAD as it seems :/.
