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Should I get a new router? (lemmy.zip)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Lately I've been trying to degoogle/decorp my life in an effort to increase my privacy. So far I'm running GrapheneOS, using open-source software/apps (VPN, email, cloud storage etc), switched to Linux, switched browsers/search engines, and even switched from smart devices to analog ones. The only thing I have left that I can reasonably give up is a google home router. However, new routers are quite expensive for me. Is it worth buying a new one or does it even matter?

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[–] 11 points 8 months ago* (2 children)

What model do you have? Does it support any open source firmware such as DD-WRT, OpenWrt, or FreshTomato?

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 8 months ago* (1 child)

    It's one of the Google WiFi white pucks. Unfortunately I'm not home at the moment to see the model number. I'll look into that though, thank you.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    I don't know how many models of google WiFi pucks exist, but there are a few that support openwrt. If yours happens to not, I second what the other commenter said about checking local thrift stores. You'd be surprised at how good the routers that end up there can be

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