I am finding this site to be extremely helpful as I take my first baby steps with the whole network thing. Trying desperately to get off Comcast's finicky and expensive rental gateway. Already have a solid modem and just ordered an AC1200 TP-Link Archer C5. So away we go...
My first concern is firmware replacement so I'm starting there. So far Gargoyle and OpenWRT are the only two compatible firmware options I can find. Anyone know of any other options or have a pros and cons or preference on the two mentioned? I really want to do this right from the start, but honestly I am already getting lost in numbers and terminology.
That brings me to my other question. As a neophyte (not counting my trusty old WRT54G that everyone has set up at some point) I could really use a basic resource to start my real education. Like from square one resources. Like doesn't know WAN from LAN, Networking for Idiots level instruction. That would be a HUGE help to me and my sanity.
Thanks in advance. This site is just awesome and I truly appreciate the time you fine folks put in and the educated answers and opinions I've gotten so far. You are doing a wonderful thing for intimidated amateurs like myself. Bravo!
My first concern is firmware replacement so I'm starting there. So far Gargoyle and OpenWRT are the only two compatible firmware options I can find. Anyone know of any other options or have a pros and cons or preference on the two mentioned? I really want to do this right from the start, but honestly I am already getting lost in numbers and terminology.
That brings me to my other question. As a neophyte (not counting my trusty old WRT54G that everyone has set up at some point) I could really use a basic resource to start my real education. Like from square one resources. Like doesn't know WAN from LAN, Networking for Idiots level instruction. That would be a HUGE help to me and my sanity.
Thanks in advance. This site is just awesome and I truly appreciate the time you fine folks put in and the educated answers and opinions I've gotten so far. You are doing a wonderful thing for intimidated amateurs like myself. Bravo!