Creating a custom router with OpenNMS and ADSL+ compatibility
Creating a custom router with OpenNMS and ADSL+ compatibility
There aren't many good routers available in the US that support DSL, especially ADSL+. I'm considering a DIY approach since Starlink isn't feasible up there and the existing modem is outdated. The Wi-Fi speeds are too slow, it lacks modern standards, and the range is poor. Using an old Dell OptiPlex with OpenNMS might work, but connecting it via a wan line from ADSL+ would be tricky. I'm curious if it's possible to keep features like Wi-Fi 6, 2.3 GHz, gigabit Ethernet, WPA3, and long-range support while still getting updates. It sounds complicated, but worth exploring.
The modem would be the one focused on handling the connection source.
They should follow the steps shown in today's video they released. Just watch it—they'll clarify what's possible and what isn't. If that's not enough, it's better to upgrade your ISP-provided gear with better hardware like a solid modem, router, and AP. You can find quality options without breaking the bank.
I meant to clarify whether DSL refers to DSL or LTE, or if you're talking about 4G, coaxial cable, or just the internet connection itself. "Internet" isn't a type of modem technology. Regardless, even if you built your own router with OPNSense, you'd still need an ADSL+ modem, now as a PCI-e card rather than a separate unit. Honestly, I don’t think you’d be able to find such a device in the US. DSL remains widely used and most modems support VDSL, DSL, and ADSL. This is something that confuses me too. Ethernet ports are built for at least 10Mbit/s connections. Are you referring to the WAN port? With ADSL you should see speeds in the tens of megabits unless your ISP caps it at around 757kbps.
See here's the thing you can no longer buy a semi aka DSL modem or router they don't freaking exist anymore in the us https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-serv...dsl-ax82u/ I would pay someone 200 to find me one of those I can buy in the us but you can't because they don't exist my only option is to diy one only way it won't be a POS if your not gonna help then why would you respond to begin with
It's not an Ethernet port—it's a phone jack you need to locate. Check out the link: https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-serv...dsl-ax82u/. DSL provides internet via a phone line, not cell service. Everything here is still 3G and coax; fiber is not an option.
I understand what DSL is—I’ve worked in telecom IT systems. Most internet connections here use VDSL2, and my connection runs at 100Mbit/s over that technology. The issue isn’t the tech itself. You’re asking about alternatives, especially since you mentioned Ethernet instead of a WAN port connected via DSL. I don’t have access to U.S.-based products, so I can’t find a modem for you there.
You'll need a modem to connect the router-PC's WAN port to Ma Bell, even if it's operating in bridge mode and only handling ADSL-to-Ethernet translation. You can enjoy WiFi 6 and other modern features, but those are just LAN devices that function without an active internet link. Your internal LAN will perform well, yet your external access remains limited by your ISP's capabilities. The optimal approach is to use something like PiHole to manage bandwidth usage effectively. I thought there might have been a typo. "It's DSL for Internet, or nothing."