RISC-V Router
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- #RISC-V Hardware
- #Network Security
- #Open Source Router
- The Start9 RISC-V Router is designed for advanced home networking and security, accessible to non-technical users with a modern GUI.
- Hardware includes a SpacemiT K1 8-core RISC-V processor, 4GB RAM, 16GB storage, 1 Gb WAN/LAN ports, and Wi-Fi 6 with 2401 Mbps speeds.
- Software is maximally open-source, using OpenSBI, U-Boot, Linux kernel, and StartWRT (a fork of OpenWrt), though Wi-Fi firmware and some early boot binaries remain closed.
- Features include Security Profiles for devices based on entry method (Ethernet, Wi-Fi passwords, VPN), with customizable permissions like DNS, internet access, and VPN routing.
- Wi-Fi uses Identity PSK for multiple passwords leading to different Security Profiles, allowing guest networks without separate SSIDs.
- Supports inbound VPN servers for remote network access and outbound VPN clients, including chaining for enhanced privacy across providers.
- Additional tools: Wi-Fi blackout schedules for disabling at set times, one-click dynamic DNS (free from Start9), and Help Mode for contextual explanations and links.