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Routers with at least two 2.5gb ports with long term support (lemmy.today)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Goals: Find a router with at least 2 2.5gb ports with a long software support (5+ years)

List of Custom firmware's updated & relevant in 2024

  1. OpenWrt
  2. DD-WRT
  3. FreshTomato (Searched compatible HW (https://wiki.freshtomato.org/doku.php/hardware_compatibility), no matches)
  4. AUSU only: Asuswrt-Merlin https://asuswrt-merlin.net/ && https://github.com/gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng

Good list https://www.reddit.com/r/openwrt/comments/1gs0qgi/wifi_6_router_options_with_25gbe_ports/

  1. GL.iNet GL-MT6000(Flint 2) $159.00 https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-MT6000-Multi-Gig-Connectivity-WireGuard/dp/B0CP7S3117 OpenWrt

  2. ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual 2.5G WAN/LAN Ports, $215 Asuswrt-Merlin

  3. ASUS RT-AX88U PRO AX6000 $220 Asuswrt-Merlin

  4. TP-LINK TL-XTR8488 Turbo AX8400 $254 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807531774383.html OpenWRT's https://openwrt.org/toh/views/toh_available_16128_ax-wifi

  5. Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini $150 + 2.5gb SPF's OpenWRT's recommended list

  6. TUF Gaming AX6000 (TUF-AX6000) $200 https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/tuf-gaming-ax6000/ OpenWRT's recommended list

  7. ADTRAN SDG-8632 TA 904 2ND GEN IP GATEWAY ROUTER WIFI 6E MESH 17600073F1S US $299.99 OpenWRT's recommended list

No Third party FW support! (But right specs)

2.5gb+

  • ROG Rapture GT-BE98 $799.99 gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng

  • ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 2.5G WAN/LAN port, 1 10Gbps WAN/LAN $599.99

  • QNAP QHora-301W $400 2 10Gbps WAN/LAN (Poor reviews about reliability)

  • TP-Link Tri-Band BE15000 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE700 $349.99 https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be700/v1/#overview

    1. ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 PRO $299.99 1x 2.5 Gbps 1x 10Gbps Asuswrt-Merlin

2.5GB WAN, 1gb LAN's

  1. Asus TUF-AX3000_V2 $92.90 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806575492981.html Only 1gb LAN's (RJ45 for 2.5 Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4) FreshTomato & gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng, release date: June 2022 https://techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/ASUS_TUF-AX3000_v2 https://www.digitalcitizen.life/asus-tuf-gaming-ax3000-v2-review/ https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/tuf-gaming-ax3000-v2/

  2. OpenWrt One $95.63 aliexpress.us/item/3256807640431354.html Only 1gb LAN (RJ45 for 2.5 Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 1) OpenWrt, release date: October 2, 2024

  3. ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 2.5G WAN/LAN port or two 1Gbps $299.99

  4. RT-AXE7800 $229.99

Skip numbers 5~6

  1. RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 $184.00 2.5 Gbps LAN, odd Asuswrt-Merlin

  2. TP-Link AX5400 OR TP-Link AX3000 $109.99 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-WiFi-AX3000-Smart-Router/dp/B0BTD7V93F

  3. https://mikrotik.com/product/l009uigs_2haxd_in https://www.balticnetworks.com/products/mikrotik-l009-router-with-2-4-ghz-802-11b-g-n-ax-dual-chain-wireless-l009uigs-2haxd-in $115.95

  4. https://mikrotik.com/product/hap_ax3 $139.00

  5. https://mikrotik.com/product/chateaulte18_ax $299.00

  6. https://mikrotik.com/product/rb4011igs_5hacq2hnd_in $275.00

  7. Banana Pi BPI-R4 Wifi 7 Router board with MTK MT7988A design,4G RAM and 8G eMMC onboard https://banana-pi.org/en/bananapi-router/155.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/openwrt/comments/vkw8ju/budget_25gb_router_for_openwrt_dont_care_about/ If I didn't need wireless: NanoPi R5S-LTS $65.00

Other options

https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale--Celeron-N5105-2.5G-LAN.html // A Celeron N5105 powered mini PC from aliexpress with 2.5G ports, $150ish, plus a USB wifi adapter, $30?

A guide to a longer lasting Smartphone. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The Pixel 3 I have I got used and it still works, although the back glass is broken and the battery health is 85%, and stopped getting updates around a year ago. I'd say it's 5 years run so far (released October 2018) is pretty good. If you know of any other devices that would be useful for 4~7 years please share! I think high end Apple and Samsung devices would, and they are now committing to longer software support, and are likely to carry though.

A guide to a longer lasting Smartphone. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thank's for the advice, and being the first replay to my first post! I've retired from Reddit and hope to add value to society without supporting as many companies I disagree with. :)

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A guide to a longer lasting Smartphone. (lemmy.today)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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This is a guide to a longer lasting Android device, from choosing one to how to preserve the life of the one that you have.

Choosing a long-lasting and repair friendly phone:

To get the best shot at longevity, start with a high quality device from a manufacture with a history of long term device support, and one that regularly releases there modifications to the kernel source code. A device that has an unlockable bootloader (XDA developers Forums is a good place to see about ROM support), and is user repairable (See iFixit's Smartphone Repairability Scores) will allow you to keep the software & hardware going the longest. Both the Google Pixels, and Fairphone's line are a good place to start. Fairphone is the USA is sold though Murena

Before you use your phone

  • Get a good sturdy case like an Otterbox
  • Apply a screen protector. I recommend Glass, Sapphire is the best (but very expensive).

Battery

Lithium-ion (LI-on) battery's wear out faster when near the upper and lower charge levels (read why here: Battery University), so avoid charging or discarding the battery fully, aiming for around 20~80% is a good target.
Never leave your phone in a hot car or in the Sun, extreme heat exposure reduces the lifespan of the battery & is generally bad for other components.

Charging

  • Avoid fast & wireless charging by using a older charging block that only outputs a few(1~2) Amps. (to reduce the heat the battery endures)
  • Use a magnetic charging cable to reduce the wear on the plug (Like Volta), you need a bulky case to have it flush to not make the phone uncomfortable to hold though. 
  • When/If you use a regular charging cable don't move the phone around when it's plugged in, movement wears the plug much sooner.
Use a charge limiting feature. (Listed in order of recommendation.)

  1. If your phone has a built smart battery charge management feature, use that. (Most modern high end phones do, including Samsung's, Google's & Apple's)

  2. If you have Root; use ACCA(a GUI for ACC) (Suggested Charging config: Level limit: 85%, Current: 700mA, Voltage: 3800mV)

  3. Buy a switch that can wirelessly cut off power based on charge level:

  • A Chargie by Lighty Electronics is a Bluetooth enabled USB-A power switch, the accompanying APP configures it to auto cut off power based on power draw or charge level. Note that in the newest Android versions/PlayStore restrictions prevent versions of the APP past v2.2.20 from auto enabling Bluetooth, making this solution a little less appealing as you have to leave Bluetooth on you manually enable it.
  • Using an Automation APP like Tasker to turn off a Home Assistant-controlled smart plug when the battery exceeds a reprogramed threshold, is a more reliable method & works for any device.
  1. Install an APP that alerts you at charge levels so you can unplug you phone. (AccuBattery, Battery Guru: Monitor & Health, etc.

Waking & Locking the screen

To reduce the use of the power button, as it's a fail point, although less common.

To wake 

 1. Use the features "Lift to check phone/events" and "Double-Tap to check phone"

 2. Use the fingerprint reader to wake and unlock.   

To lock/turn off the screen  

 1. Use a launcher that support double tapping the home screen to lock it (Nova launcher, Smart launcher, etc.)

 2. Use Googles Quick Tap feature if you have a Pixel or the APP Tap, Tap for any Android to lock the screen. (Note: battery life might suffer)  

 3. Use a short Screen Time out.

TIPS
  • Get a new case to get a fresh look and feel when your tired of the one you have.
  • Read through the comments! There are many good additions from people with different experiences & perspectives.

Edit's: Updated & reformatted several things based on comments <3