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Actually nowadays OpenWRT is LEDE, but there are talks about merging the projects back as we speak. https://lede-project.org/about https://lede-project.org/abo
by qb45 9y ago
Actually nowadays OpenWRT is LEDE, but there are talks about merging the projects back as we speak.
https://lede-project.org/about https://lede-project.org/about
And yes, I'm surprised there still are routers in the wild not running OpenWRT :p
- CharlesW 9y agoI'd consider it, but I'm generally happy with the Asuswrt-Merlin firmware, and I can't find a resource that describes things like benefit, risks, and functionality I might lose. Is there such a thing?
- qb45 9y agoSee LEDE website, they have some generic introductory propaganda and per-device specifics. TD;DR: customizable Linux distribution with package manager, tons of features and ongoing support. In my experience less bugs than vendor firmwares, but I always took care to buy hardware known to work well with it.
- callahad 9y agoAFAIK, only the stock and Asuswrt-Merlin firmware builds support Broadcom's proprietary acceleration (ctf.ko). On my RT-N66U, WAN throughput can hit 870 Mbps. Without it, I max out around 170 Mbps. If there's a way to run OpenWRT / LEDE and get gigabit speeds out of a router, someone please let me know. :)
- CharlesW 9y ago> On my RT-N66U, WAN throughput can hit 870 Mbps. Without it, I max out around 170 Mbps. Eeek! Thank you. :O)