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I never knew you could build your own with linux.
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I think there are Linux Operating systems which can turn the Raspberry Pi mini computer into a wireless router.
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huh, I never knew that. I wonder how popular they are?
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I remember there was a crowdfunding campaign for a router made with a Raspberry Pi mini PC, and there are posts online on how to make a router with a Raspberry Pi.

I think there are probably many thousands of routers made with a Raspberry Pi mini Pc.
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interesting, I'll have to look into that.
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I heard the latest Raspberry Pi 4 is faster, so a Raspberry Pi 4 router maybe faster than most routers sold at computer stores.

I think many routers may still be using older CPUs and less RAM.
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Wouldn't you need to add something to the Pi to make it give off good wireless signal and range?
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