So i need some input.
I think to replace my unify gear for european / open source one.

And i heavily hesitate between an opensource router with opnsense (from eu).

Or a mikrotik router.

Can any #network or #mikrotik #opensense #pfsense user give me any input.

Also does the one you own provide update / system update to EU server (even as mirror).

i need multiple wifi AP that share the same network

Thanks

#question #fedihelp #network #internet #eu #buyeu @buyeuropean@feddit.uk @buyeuropean@mastodon.social @mikrotik

  • fedops 💙💛@fosstodon.org
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    5 months ago

    @lexinova you can build (or buy) a very capable router/firewall with opnsense. If the DIY aspect is attractive I’d go that way. I did that for a while and eventually switched to Mikrotik as I wanted a minimum-moving-parts setup for my infrastructure (which is not a homelab - it needs to function damn near 100%).

    WiFi APs are a different story. I have Mikrotik there also and their Capsman works well but Unifi have the usability edge for roaming.

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    • fedops 💙💛@fosstodon.org
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      5 months ago

      @lexinova that being said it is only a matter of proper configuration to get reliable roaming on any equipment. Key is to NOT turn transmit power up to max., thereby preventing clients from selecting the best AP.

      The newer Mikrotik devices have much better radio interfaces now and are well usable.

      There is little wrong with buying other devices and putting Openwrt on them. I just don’t really want to support manufacturers shipping shitty software.

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