ha-wirelesscontrol-migration/DOCS_INDEX.md

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 ⭐ 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

   • Complete OpenWRT migration strategy
   • Technical architecture
   • Phase-by-phase implementation
   • If you choose the OpenWRT path

3. COMPARISON_CHART.md

   • Feature-by-feature comparison
   • Cost-benefit analysis
   • Decision matrix

Implementation Files

4. openwrt_setup.sh ✅ UPLOADED

   • Automated OpenWRT setup script
   • Installs all packages
   • Creates helper scripts

5. shell_command.yaml

   • SSH-based device control for Home Assistant
   • Replaces old REST API approach

6. sensor.yaml

   • Bandwidth monitoring sensors
   • Device presence detection
   • Router health monitoring

7. 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