I recently changed from a WRT3200ACM which, essentially, is exactly the same but with flexibility to upgrade the wireless controllers, add an internal SSD, support for faster Internet using SFP, and more memory.
I’m still in the testing phase but configuration was relatively straightforward but you do need to get around the fact the router runs a derivative of OpenWRT called TurrisOS.
You are essentially running OpenWRT but with some additions and improvements from Turris. I think you can also run without the TurrisOS if you directly flash OpenWRT.
You can use either OpenWRT or eForis from Turris to configure the router. eForis has the advantage of being very simple to use for most tasks, ie it does not yet support VLAN tagging which I had to configure using OpenWRT.
[Update 2023-Feb-04]
As time has passed owning this router has become a great decision. And I am happier by the day owning it.
The operating system is updated almost daily so you will always benefit from the latest and greatest that OpenWRT and the team at Turris has to offer. And because you are essentially running OpenWRT there is plenty of technical information you can use to configure the modem. So owning this router is good for your personal and professional enjoyment.
The router is essentially a battle tank: Unstoppable. It doesn't crash, it doesn't slowdown. Once you configure it, it just runs.
And because it has been designed to be modular as new technology comes out you can keep the hardware updated. Namely, I just updated it to WIFI 6.
All I needed to do was swap the WIFI 5 cards for WIFI 6 cars, reboot and re-configure my settings (DNS, WIFI, NTP, etc). It took me about 40 minutes and I just needed to buy 1 WIFI card.
I highly recommend this router as an investment into the future.
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Product Description
Turris Omnia
Turris Omnia is a high-performance open source and secure network device, suitable for computer enthusiasts, security conscious users, small business users or geeks. Can be used as a router, home server, NAS, printserver orvirtual server. With its secured standard configuration, automatic firmware updates and a distributed adaptive firewall, the deviceprotectsyour whole home network against any internet dangers.
Turris Omnia
2 GB RAM DDR3, CPU 1.6 GHz dual-core ARM, 5× GLAN, 1× GWAN, 2× USB 3.0, SFP, 2× mPCIe, 1× mSATA/mPCIe, 8 GB eMMC, 1× SIM slot, Wi-Fi 3×3 MIMO 802.11ac and 2×2 MIMO 802.11b/g/n, FCC
Home router is necessary to connect you to the Internet but it is idle most of the time, just eating electricity. Why not use it for more tasks? With powerful hardware, Turris Omnia can handle gigabit traffic and still be able to do much more. You can use it as a home server, NAS, printserver and it even has a virtual server built-in.
Why "more than just a router" is reality and not only a cliché:
- Freedom – Omnia uses an operating system based on OpenWrt. This means that you have an open Linux distribution in your device and can do anything you would with a normal Linux server.
- High-performance – Omnia contains a high power dual-core ARM CPU at 1.6 GHz with PC-like performance and 2 GB RAM DDR3.
- Attack identification – Omnia can identify suspicious data streams and send information about them to the Turris HQ. All you have to do is to enable this feature to improve your protection.
- Distributed adaptive firewall – The Turris headquarters compares data received from thousands of connected routers and if it identifies an attack, updates are sent right away to all Turris devices.
- Virtual server – There is a built-in virtual server in Omnia, which you can use for your software without risk to the main system.
Features
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Easy VPNWith Omnia, you can set up an encrypted connection to your corporate or home network with a few clicks. |
Parental controlProtect your children against inappropriate content. The PaKon tool allows you to monitor the activity of selected devices in your network. |
Private cloudWhy give your sensitive data to third parties and pay for the privilege of doing so? Create your own cloud on your Omnia (based on Nextcloud). |
Network-attached storage (NAS)An Omnia with the USB 3.0 port can be used as a shared network repository and easily become your media server. |
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Adjustable RGB LEDsAll of the twelve diods are fully programmable. Set any color, brightness, flashing interval or switch them off for undisturbed sleep at night. |
Powerful AntennasWith three powerful antennas and possibility of adding two more LTE antennas Omnia ensures smooth data transfer under any conditions |
ExtensibilityOmnia contains three mPCIe slots therefore offers enough space not just for Wi-Fi cards, but also for LTE modem or disk controller. |
Adapter on the cableThe adapter is not on the plug, but on the cable. This keeps the remaining sockets free. |
Security
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Automatic updatesWith Omnia, you are always running the latest firmware with all of the security patches. You don’t have to worry about anything. |
Data in the security of your homeEvery Turris Omnia device can be used as a shared network storage, so you’ll have your data under control. |
Identification of possible attacksOmnia can identify suspicious data streams and send information about them to the Turris headquarters. All you have to do is to enable this feature to improve your protection. |
Distributed adaptive firewallThe Turris headquarters compares data received from thousands of connected routers and if it identifies an attack, updates are sent right away to all Turris devices. |
How does distributed adaptive firewall work?
- There is malicious traffic trying to get into your network from the internet and infect your devices. Fortunately, the Turris router is capable of monitoring all the traffic.
- When the Turris router detects suspicious traffic, it sends its fingerprint into the Turris headquarters. The information is evaluated there, compared with data from other Turris routers and in case an attack is detected, a protection is prepared.
- A new security fix is created and distributed to all Turris routers. Thus the users help to protect each other by sharing information about new security threats.
- Your home network, containing many devices often without any resistance to outside attacks, is protected.
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| connectivity tech | USB, Wi Fi | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| number of ports | 3 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| data transfer rate | — | — | 3000 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second | 3200 megabits per second | 1 gigabits per second |
| wireless standard | 5 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 BNAC, 802 11 GN | 5 ghz radio frequency, 2.4 ghz radio frequency | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | quad band | dual band | single band |
| lan port bandwidth | 5 ghz | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 2 x 2.5G Ports, 4 x 1G Ports | 10/100 megabits per second | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 80 MHz | 5 GHz |
| operating system | — | — | Linux | Linux | Reyee OS | Windows |
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Awesome Hardware! Ok Software
I'll start with the hardware. The performance is incredible. I have a 600 Mbps broadband connection. I am currently using an open-source firewall running in a virtual machine on a beefy blade server (older model). I get really good performance from my current setup, but I am getting under 600 Mbps from the LAN.I base-lined my connection at 713 Mbps (first image) by connecting my MacBook Pro directly to my modem.I next connected this router to my modem via the WAN port (RJ45) and then connected my laptop directly to the LAN0 port on the router. With this configuration I measured 717 Mbps (second image).I next connected the LAN0 port on the router to my Cisco (unmanaged) switch and connected my laptop to the switch. With this I measured 719 Mbps (third image).Obviously from the numbers the performance was not degrading.The next test I ran was connecting to my home Wi-Fi which is built on several Ubiquiti UniFi HD 802.11ac Wave 2 Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Points (UAP-AC-HD-US) running from a central controller and connected to the switch. With this I measured 317 Mbps (fourth image). Note this is with all the devices in my house connected and operating (more than 60 devices).The next test was setting up Wi-Fi through the Omnia. With my laptop connected to the Omnia Wi-Fi I measured 562 Mbps (fifth mage). I was very impressed. Keep in mind that the range is going to be limited, especially if this is located in the basement like mine. Even though this gave impressive results, I do not think it is very practical for larger homes.The hardware on this device is comparable to the hardware I have configured for my current firewall. I have 4 GB of memory allocated to the virtual machine, but it never uses more than 7% of this RAM.My only complaint on the hardware is the GBIC slot can only be used for WAN. I was hoping to use it on the LAN side but could not.Overall, this hardware is very impressive and I give it 5 stars.The software is another story. Out of the box DHCP is not enabled. I had to manually configure an IP address on my laptop to get connected. I understand why this is done. It prevents the router from messing up an existing network if you plug it directly in right out of the box. However, the instructions just need to state that it should be setup the first time by directly connecting a laptop or computer to the device without connecting it to the home network, or even better, enable a default Wi-Fi like most W-Fi routers do today.The device comes with two interfaces to manage. A basic interface and an advanced interface. This seems to be unnecessary. First of all, the basic is beyond basic and the advanced interface is probably better labeled basic. Most of the more advanced configurations need to be done via a secure shell from the command prompt.My current firewall is extremely advanced and has everything in a single UI. I also have the option to use a shell, but I never need it.On a positive note, the router can be up and running without much configuration, and the wizard walks through the setup in a descent way.After setting this up I had the ports scanned from the Internet and found that most are “closed” instead of stealth mode. This is an issue for me as this is not the most secured mode to be in. I did not attempt to correct this, but I am sure with the right set of commands this can be corrected, but I should not have to do that out of the box (see the last image, all the ports should be green).On the software side I give this device 3 stars.In the end, here is what I can tell you. If you are not getting the performance you should get from your current router, this would be a good choice. It is most likely going to be better than any basic router being used in homes today. The performance will most likely be better than what you currently have. If you are highly technical and want real firewall features with a better interface, this is probably not for you.
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