There really aren’t that many modem/router combos out there you can actually flash with open source firmware.

Router? Sure, no problem.

Modem? Outside of some very niche Fritzbox devices and others listed on OpenWRT Table of Hardware

There really just aren’t that many.

So, fine. I will use a proprietary modem.

I will put it into bridge mode, let it decode the DSL analog signals into ethernet and feed that into a router of my choice.

Question is: Which modem?

I don’t want two devices heating up my shelf. I just want a tiny modem that converts analog to digital into an RJ45 and then let’s the router do its thing.

Does such a magical device exist, because my search on this front has proved largely fruitless

  • tychosmoose@piefed.socialEnglish
    4·
    14 hours ago

    Not quite what you’re seeking, but maybe relevant.

    Have you considered an SFP modem like the Proscend 180T? Might be hard to source these days, but if you have a router with an SFP cage this would be a way to accomplish the single box goal.

    • tetris11@feddit.ukOPEnglish
      3·
      13 hours ago

      Woah… I had never heard of SFP slots/devices before. It looks like they’re great at converting between mediums. If I could get an SFP device that had RJ45 output, that would be the dream

      • tychosmoose@piefed.socialEnglish
        2·
        11 hours ago

        Not sure if they’re still in production. There was also an Italian company selling one (maybe based on the same hardware).

        Like u/floquant I would look at Mikrotik. But you’ll need to pay attention to port speed (they still sell 100Mbps gear) and their tested routing throughput numbers to be sure they can hit the numbers you need.