I've had no issues with tplink routers, their hardware is good. Secret is to check the openwrt database for compatibility before purchase, power up the router,

I've had no issues with tplink routers, their hardware is good. Secret is to check the openwrt database for compatibility before purchase, power up the router, confirm its not dead on arrival, then flash the openwrt firmware. Best bit is the router config is just flat files - you can transfer them from old to new router and have it up and running in no time even if they are different models/brands.