Do you like fiddling with computers and fancy the idea of taking on a more advanced project? Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more advanced operating ...

I'm a beginner and plan to build my own router (500 Mbps plan). Config side, I'm thinking of going with VyOS instead of Pfsense as long as it's beginner friendly. Any specific reason why? That system ...

VPNs are great for both privacy and dodging geo-blocks, but they do have limitations. For a start, not every device has a VPN client – your game console, smart TV set and media player probably don't ...

I want to introduce you to a project of mine – a portable router build, and with its help, show you how you can build a purpose-built device. You might have seen portable routers for sale, but if ...

If you're into home labbing and networking, building your own router with software like OPNsense or pfSense might sound like a lot of fun, but to be honest, it's not for everyone. Not only do you need ...

It's easier than you think to build a router that's way better than what you can buy off the shelf. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Ever want your project equipped with a cellular interface for a data uplink? Hop in, I have been hacking on this for a fair bit! As you might remember, I’m building a router, I told you about how I ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds an easy circle cutting jig for a router, enabling precise round cuts on wood projects.

From a distance, there’s nothing unusual about this 1.5-ton boulder sitting at the center of a forest clearing in Neuenkirchen, Germany. It’s only once you get closer that you notice part of the ...

Personally if I wanted to do a software router, especially as a virtual machine, I would look at a simple small server (tower or rack, depending on my environment). That or a small business oriented ...