eero might be a bit more popular than VyOS. We know about 36 links to it since March 2021 and only 30 links to VyOS. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
Might be worth adding a paragraph about what VyOS is, maybe not for the target audience but certainly for HN. https://vyos.io/ The VyOS website says: > Democratizing how we access networks through a universal Router and Open source software. > Our vision at VyOS is to dramatically change how we access networks so that we can all build the solutions we always dreamed of, without restrictions, limitations, or... - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago
VyOS is the next-generation network operating system that’s revolutionizing the way businesses manage their networks. With its powerful tools and intuitive interface, VyOS makes it easy to manage and configure even the most complex networks. Plus, with its open-source architecture, you have access to a community of developers and users who are constantly improving and expanding the capabilities of the system. Source: 12 months ago
VyOS https://vyos.io/ is my go-to for open source CLI focused router platform. Configuration syntax is similar to that of Juniper. I believe as an educational institution you would qualify for free LTS images from them. They’re super friendly to reach out to, and seems like they’re still actively developing some really cool features. They do support WiFi interfaces, among many others. Pretty decent online docs too! Source: about 1 year ago
There's VyOS if that's what you're looking for? If you want to do everything from scratch, just use Debian/Ubuntu and configure all the components individually. Source: about 1 year ago
If you absolutely have to do your homelab experiments in production, at least do it properly. Get some decent hardware (I just got a pair of these, they are fun: https://www.pcengines.ch/apu2.htm) and install something like https://vyos.io/ or opnsense or ipfire or something. Then you might actually learn something, plus in my experience these much more stable than cheapass consumer crap. Source: over 1 year ago
Ours work just fine......... Never had any issue with connectivity or notifications. If coverage is your issue, look for something like a mesh network for your home rather than a central router and extenders. Source: 10 months ago
Eero Wi-Fi extenders work well and save a monthly extra bill. Https://eero.com/. Source: about 1 year ago
New ISP in town looks to have a pretty solid set up. 1gig simetrical for $50/m (plus some freebies like 1Password family, malwarebytes, etc.,) which comes with a https://eero.com "Security WiFi system." Which I assume to be a Eero wifi hub, maybe v6 but probably previous gen. Source: over 1 year ago
Yeah, but Amazon is the best so by your eeros from Amazon instead of eero.com if you think there is a chance that you will be returning them. Source: over 1 year ago
I use Astound (the new name of Wave G) for my internet service, connected to a purchased eero WiFi hotspot. Source: over 1 year ago
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