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I'm trying to make my first server (Immich + Navidrome + Nextcloud running on Debian, will use WireguardVPN for remote access), but my crappy XFinity router (XB7) just won't port forward at all to my server machine. I've tried so many things to make it work, so the best thing I can do now is buy my own router so that I can just use the Xfinity router as a bridge. Do you guys have recommendations for a secure, customizable enough, and long-distance router good for 6 people?

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[–] pulsewidth@lemmy.world 7 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

I use very popular router by Gl.Inet called Flint 2 (GL-MT6000). Goes on special for about $125 USD. Great specs, solid device.

Fully supported by OpenWRT, and I recommend flashing to that so that you have completely FOSS software with no possibly hijinks from the manufacturer's OEM OS.

You'll need to read some guides or watch some vids to get you set up on OpenWRT, bit of a learning curve, but it has everything you could possibly need. Check it out.

[–] feannag@sh.itjust.works 1 points 52 minutes ago

I just bought the Flint 3 and love it so far! Been to lazy/haven't prioritized flashing it yet but it works great out the box.

[–] Nawor3565@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 hours ago

I also vouch for GL.inet routers, they also have a 5th gigabit port that was nice to have since all 4 of the ones on my old router were full.