This is a simplified model of our network:
LAN1 LAN2
+-------------------------------+ +--------------------------+
| | | |
| +---+ eth +----+ wl +--+ | +--------+ | +---+ eth +----------+ |
| |NAS+-------+RASP+-------+AP+----+INTERNET+----+DSL+-------+OPENWRT/AP| |
| +---+ +----+ +--+ | +--------+ | +---+ +----------+ |
| | | |
+-------------------------------+ +--------------------------+
LAN1 and LAN2 are currently completely separated (no VPN, ssh, etc.), each running Syncthing within their realm. I would be very grateful, if you can give me recommendations for replacing the following units:
- Raspberry Pi: Runs Syncthing and serves the NAS files to LAN1. It needs to be replaced with something more reliable.
- OpenWRT/AP: This is a blue Linksys with OpenWRT, an early model with not enough disk space. It is not running Syncthing.
Ideally, they should be replaced by 2 units of the same model.
Criteria
The criteria for the new units replacing the OpenWRT/AP and Raspberry Pi are:
- Must: Reliable (max. 1h/week downtime, i.e. approx. 99% uptime)
- Must: Has Ethernet and WiFi
- Must: No SD card as storage
- Must: Able to run Syncthing
- Must: Able to run FreeBSD or OpenBSD
- Must: Costs max. 100 EUR/120 USD per device
- Optional: Max. horizontal size 14 x 11 cm, height variable
Researched Solutions
- Ubiquiti airRouter: Has PoE, can be used as a client, but can't host Syncthing
- PC Engines Alix/APU boards: Good for BSD, but too expensive
- GL.iNet AR150: Good size, but runs OpenWRT
- Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite: Does not have WiFi
