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    Can I install pfSense on an old router

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      Mikeyraa
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      Hey,

      Apologies if this question is silly but I have a spare router and I was wondering if anyone knew if it could be flashed to run pfSense?

      In the UK there is a ISP called TalkTalk who ship routers with their own branding to their customers. Mine is a D-Link DSL-3680 Broadband Wireless N150 ADSL2+ Router. Does anyone know if this can be done or has links to any walkthroughs?

      Any help would be most appreciated.

      Thanks in advance.

      Mikey

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        Wolf666
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        No, only i386 and amd64 architectures are supported: https://www.pfsense.org/about-pfsense/versions.html

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          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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          If you're looking for a project you might be able to put OpenWRT or DD-WRT on there. Doesn't look like it would be easy though, it's not on the tested hardware list.

          Steve

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