Gregory Seidman wrote: > If you want a Linux router/AP, I recommend OpenWRT over Debian. It runs on > a variety of router hardware, but also PCs: > https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/installation/openwrt_x86 > > Importantly, it uses UCI > <https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/base-system/uci> for configuration of > switches, networks, 802.11 (wifi) radios, SSIDs, firewalls, etc. which > substantially simplifies handling the issues you are encountering. Its web > interface (luci) works directly with the UCI config files, so it's easy to > switch between editing a file and working in the web UI.
Debian gets security updates in a timely manner (for stable). How's OpenWRT's security team? -dsr-