| From: Alex Volkov <avolkov@gmail.com> | I need to get a DSL2 modem, and I like running OpenWRT when it comes to | embedded devices -- I'm planning to run OpenVPN, ssh server and a few | Python scripts. [Scott suggests you mean VDSL2.] I have a VDSL2 modem of a brand and firmware mandated by Bell. Even though they are not my ISP. The mandate is brutal: neither end of the wire actually conforms to the VDSL2 standard, as far as I know. I don't want to use their router or wireless for a whole host of reasons. So I don't. I use the thing only as a modem and have my own router (and separate wireless access point). My router is actually a discarded notebook running CentOS 6. I've heard a rumour that the Modem/Router/Access-point box makes traffic slower if it is only used as a modem. I've not investigated because there's nothing I'm willing do do about it. And another thing. I bought a wireless router that apparently runs a manufacturer's hacked version of OpenWRT. But stock OpenWRT won't run because there are no open source drivers for the broadcom wireless part. How annoying / frustrating / disgusting.