What could I do with a spare router in my home network?

RouterOS General
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Hi!

I have a home network working good, with various VLANS, two WAN links in load balance, VPN server (Wireguard), etc.

My main router is a CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS, that replaced an old RB3011.

As I have a dedicated switch, using the RB3011 as a switch is not necessary in my network. So, I leave the RB3011 in the rack without connecting it, occasionally I use it to perform some tests.

Anyone has some ideas/suggestions about how to use it in my network, together with the CCR2004?

Regards,
Rodrigo.

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Well I use my extra equipment as switches or as routers for wireguard or as testers for new software…
Once vers 7 has a long term stable, will not need the wireguard device…but will probably use it to play with zerotier or containers etc…

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Thanks for answering!

Yes, probably the best use for it is for tests/play with new things anyway.