Maximize Your Connectivity with the Best Portable 5G Routers for Open-Source Flexibility
Botnets are having a field day with this one. Netgear DGN1000 also known to be extensively exploited.
Antimalware, hardened firmware, and more
Has a useful reference for setting up WDS and wireless bridging strategies.
Cisco Firepower 1010 Getting Started Guide
[includes procedure for correcting heat issue]
So that's what this VAP business is all about.
The first part looks outdated, but the mounting instructions might be helpful.
Are you using your own modem for your new CenturyLink service? Learn what to expect when installing your own modem.
Update, for current fiber:
https://www.quantumfiber.com/support/equipment/bring-your-own-wifi-equipment.html
requires login with service contract
Cisco ASA 5506-X Series Quick Start Guide -Quick Start Guide: Cisco ASA 5506-X Series Quick Start Guide
Rare 24v Passive PoE router, open firmware, not too spendy!
They also have a managed switch for a little less, model RB260GSP
I'm thinking of trying this instead of running Samba off the drive, and use wget from the router to mirror off an FTP server to keep it updated. Oh, and I can ftp files to it individually from the media server on demand.