PC Gamer: Making your own router out of an old PC

[FreeKnight]

I built my own super router out of old PC parts and I've never felt so powerful

It's easier than you think to build a router that's way better than what you can buy off the shelf.

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Interesting little read, I had never even considered this as an option. I kind of wonder about the reception and range though with most PCs or cards only having 2-3 antenna while some of the newer 'high performance' routers range from 4-6 antenna.

But it's neat, and might be something to do with my Z97 board once Ryzen 4000 comes out.

 

[lowfat]

You wouldn't have the PfSense machine handle wi-fi. It is just the gateway / firewall. You'd use your existing router or use an access point for wi-fi.

 

[moocow]

Using pfSense as wifi access point seem to be supported but hardware support appear to be very poor.

Wireless — pfSense Software as an Access Point | pfSense Documentation

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