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OpenWRT is great. This release brings all devices up to the same (mostly) unpatched Linux kernel, 4.14. For the popular Tp-link Archer C7 routers (and family?
by josteink 7y ago
OpenWRT is great.
This release brings all devices up to the same (mostly) unpatched Linux kernel, 4.14.
For the popular Tp-link Archer C7 routers (and family?) you finally get soft off-loading with the new ath79 device-tree, meaning the device can now handle routing 600mbps+ where it before would only route 350mbps+. That’s massive!
The new client-side GUI is noticeably snappier on slow routers.
I’ve already upgraded all the 5 units I have in my home network, and I’m feeling it. I’ve kept settings despite recommendations against doing so, and I’ve had zero problems. Super-smooth!
Props to the team and everyone involved. Despite their modesty this was quite a release!
- mikepurvis 7y agoI have an old C7v2 to that was the basis of my household's network until I upgraded to an EdgeRouter + Unifi APs. The C7 was fine for a while but in the end got extremely unreliable, even in partial roles as only a router (with wifi disabled) and then later as only a an AP (with the DHCP server disabled). Currently it's unplugged because any time it was turned on, devices would roam to it and get stuck there with no connectivity. I should try upgrading it to the latest OpenWRT and see if things are any better.