[Discuss] Fwd: Hey FCC, Don't Lock Down Our Wi-Fi Routers | WIRED

[Rich Pieri]

On 11/8/2015 11:40 AM, Michael Tiernan wrote:
> I've always wondered why no one produces a cheaper unit without
> functioning firmware, just a basic web interface (or better USB) that
> says "Load your own and have at it."

Economy of scale. You can't have cheaper without the general consumer 
market buying into it. The general consumer market won't buy hobbyist 
DIY kit.

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Rich P.