Doesn't seem to be what I'm after but thanks for sharing

It's mostly just a strong preference, so if I can reasonably do it I'd like to. Some great info in that post, thanks for finding it!

Sounds like a pain to configure compared to some of the more designated systems. Is the advantage that you use Ubuntu for other things as well, so it's a more multifunctional system?

I'd probably have to buy something before it supports WiFi. It's built to run pfsense (has 4 ethernet ports) so I imagine that it would run just fine if I got it a good antenna, but who knows.

I don't mind which software, I could absolutely use openwrt instead. Assuming I do, which hardware might I need?

I already have an opnsense router as firewall, so I don't really need that part. Was just looking to add a WiFi access point.

Haven't heard of freshtomato before but this seems like a nice option. I'll look into it, thx for the suggestion!

Yea I did specifically ask what I would need to buy in the post, so I wouldn't mind that.

I also use opnsense on a mini pc as a firewall, works great :)

Seems that using it for WiFi is a little iffy based on most of these comments though. The guide you linked also didn't cover much info about hardware, and I can't see VLAN-support either, so maybe I should just give in and buy a ubiquity one instead.

I already have opnsense on another one like this, so I don't need a second firewall. Also, for the WiFi one, it doesn't have to be opnsense. Someone mentioned openwrt which I wouldn't mind using.

There was a poll about this trending yesterday, 88% against it and 7% unsure iirc.

You can always get one more. Just one.

Truly a great build :)