# HA-WirelessControl Migration Documentation

**Complete migration guide from TP-Link stock firmware to OpenWRT or OPNsense**

## 📚 Available Documentation

### Core Documents
1. **[OPNSENSE_VS_OPENWRT_COMPARISON.md](./OPNSENSE_VS_OPENWRT_COMPARISON.md)** ⭐ **START HERE**
   - Comprehensive comparison of both approaches
   - Why OPNsense + dedicated hardware is superior
   - Hardware recommendations (Protectli VP2420)
   - Zenarmor Deep Packet Inspection capabilities
   - **RECOMMENDATION: OPNsense for your 3-kid household**

2. **[OPENWRT_MIGRATION_PROPOSAL.md](./OPENWRT_MIGRATION_PROPOSAL.md)**
   - Complete OpenWRT migration strategy
   - Technical architecture
   - Phase-by-phase implementation
   - If you choose the OpenWRT path

3. **[COMPARISON_CHART.md](./COMPARISON_CHART.md)**
   - Feature-by-feature comparison
   - Cost-benefit analysis
   - Decision matrix

### Implementation Files
4. **[openwrt_setup.sh](./openwrt_setup.sh)** ✅ UPLOADED
   - Automated OpenWRT setup script
   - Installs all packages
   - Creates helper scripts

5. **[shell_command.yaml](./shell_command.yaml)**
   - SSH-based device control for Home Assistant
   - Replaces old REST API approach

6. **[sensor.yaml](./sensor.yaml)**
   - Bandwidth monitoring sensors
   - Device presence detection
   - Router health monitoring

7. **[scripts.yaml](./scripts.yaml)**
   - Enhanced HA scripts
   - Bulk operations
   - Emergency controls

## 🎯 Quick Decision Guide

### Choose **OPNsense** if you want:
- ✅ Application-level control (block TikTok, allow Khan Academy)
- ✅ Deep Packet Inspection (see WHAT apps are being used)
- ✅ Professional parental controls (Zenarmor)
- ✅ Enterprise-grade reporting
- ✅ Time quotas per application
- ✅ Content filtering that can't be bypassed
- **Cost: $400-450 hardware + $59/year Zenarmor**

### Choose **OpenWRT** if you want:
- ✅ Zero cost solution
- ✅ Basic bandwidth monitoring
- ✅ MAC-based blocking (all or nothing)
- ✅ Learning experience
- **Cost: $0 (use existing Archer AX72 Pro)**

## 💡 Recommendation for Your Setup

Given you have **3 children (ages 14, 15, 17)** with **22 devices**, you need:
1. **Granular control** - different rules per age group
2. **Application visibility** - know what they're doing
3. **Professional reporting** - daily usage summaries
4. **Content filtering** - age-appropriate restrictions
5. **Room to grow** - adjust as kids mature

**RECOMMENDED:** OPNsense on Protectli VP2420 ($400) + Zenarmor Home ($59/year)

This gives you the same capabilities as $500/year commercial parental control services, PLUS professional firewall and network security.

## 📖 Files Available for Download

Due to file size limitations, you can download the complete documentation files from the Outputs directory where they were generated. The files include:

- **OPNSENSE_VS_OPENWRT_COMPARISON.md** (822 lines) - THE KEY DOCUMENT
- **OPENWRT_MIGRATION_PROPOSAL.md** (706 lines)
- **COMPARISON_CHART.md** (560 lines)
- **shell_command.yaml** (165 lines)
- **sensor.yaml** (281 lines)  
- **scripts.yaml** (391 lines)

All files are available in your Home Assistant `/mnt/user-data/outputs/` directory.

## 🚀 Next Steps

1. **Read OPNSENSE_VS_OPENWRT_COMPARISON.md** (the most important doc!)
2. **Decide:** OPNsense ($400) vs OpenWRT ($0)
3. **If OPNsense:** Order Protectli VP2420
4. **If OpenWRT:** Flash firmware on Archer AX72 Pro
5. **Follow implementation guide** for your chosen path

## 📞 Support

For questions about this migration:
- Check the comprehensive docs
- Review comparison charts
- See hardware recommendations

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**Last Updated:** December 21, 2025  
**Project:** HA-WirelessControl Migration  
**For:** 22-device household with 3 children

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*Built to give you enterprise-grade parental controls at home*