Why should I use Gargoyle?
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:50 pm
Hi all.
I've used Gargoyle for quite a few years.
The only reasons for using it were because the OEM router wouldn't let me insert the DDNS of my choice; especially after DynDNS ceased their freemium service. No-IP is a pain in the ass with the 30 day reconfirm, so that was out.
Also, if I recall, getting WOL to work was also a PITA, especially if there was no MAC binding to IP address or forwarding of ports 7 etc.
So, apart from DDNS of my choice and WOL, is there any reason why I shouldn't return to the stock manufacturers firmware?
I'm using Linksys WRT1900acs and their so called smart wifi setup looks inviting and potentially useful with Vlan support.
Or am I looking at snake oil and should avoid?
cheers for your thoughts.
And on that note, is there still a future for Gargoyle/OpenWRT with the increased smartness of Mesh and similar technologies being used in routers?
I've used Gargoyle for quite a few years.
The only reasons for using it were because the OEM router wouldn't let me insert the DDNS of my choice; especially after DynDNS ceased their freemium service. No-IP is a pain in the ass with the 30 day reconfirm, so that was out.
Also, if I recall, getting WOL to work was also a PITA, especially if there was no MAC binding to IP address or forwarding of ports 7 etc.
So, apart from DDNS of my choice and WOL, is there any reason why I shouldn't return to the stock manufacturers firmware?
I'm using Linksys WRT1900acs and their so called smart wifi setup looks inviting and potentially useful with Vlan support.
Or am I looking at snake oil and should avoid?
cheers for your thoughts.
And on that note, is there still a future for Gargoyle/OpenWRT with the increased smartness of Mesh and similar technologies being used in routers?