Hello guys,
I’m quite new to this forum, but I think I went through a majority of the related forum posts already (not to mention the myriad of other websites I searched for this yet), but didn’t find an answer to my questions so far.
I have a question, or rather an ask for suggestion - my home network is currently equipped with and older Netgear WNR3500L router. I use it purely for the routing/natting function, the internet connectivity is delivered via a fiber (GPON) connection from my local ISP that lent me the “gateway” (a box that converts the fiber connection on one end to an ethernet port on the other end), it connects to the WAN port on my current Netgear router. The LAN comprises of a TP-Link switch and 2 Unify APs (I turned off the WLAN functionality on the Netgear router).
I’m looking now to enhance my home network by procuring a new router. I always liked the idea of the Turris project and the Omnia box looked ideal for my needs. However, the Omnia 2020 (and the 2022 version coming soon) are all equipped with Wi-fi cards and antennas that I don’t really need or plan on using (I have the Unify WLAN infrastructure at home already).
Is there any option to get an Omnia without the Wi-fi components? I’m afraid not officially, all of the offers I found are /w Wi-fi. If I would choose to stay within the Turris family, would the MOX solution bring similar functionality as the router in my home network? If yes, which modules should I plan to buy? Alternatively, is the SHIELD a way to go? I think not as it’s marketed purely as a security device to be placed between the router and the modem so I think I would still miss the router functionality.
Are there other options I miss completely now in my thought process? If yes, what would you recommend?
Thank you all for comments or suggestions. And apologies if I duplicated a thread that answered that already (I just didn’t find it - please direct me to it then ).
Andrzej