I want to redesign the wifi router. Initially I want to spend some time analyzing the potential design issues that needs to be consider for a router. The design issues will take the hardware limitations into consideration. Once the architecture of the platform seems to suffice all the design issues, I would start analyzing different operating systems available which can best fit the architecture. Some of the issues will be solved by the selection of appropriate operating system. Other issues will have to be implemented on the operating system.
The way smart phones have evolved, from being used specifically for calling and texting, to being shipped with some of the most powerful processors in the consumer industry, is amazing. I envision a similar paradigm shift with routers. With this research project, I wish to be the one to bring that change.