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I did some research on a new router late last year, when I was specifically looking to switch to OpenWRT. I found a lot of recommendations for the TP-Link AC190

I did some research on a new router late last year, when I was specifically looking to switch to OpenWRT. I found a lot of recommendations for the TP-Link AC1900[1]. I bought one, installed OpenWRT, and it's been basically perfect so far. I'm sure there are other good options, possibly even better ones. But this thing works a treat so far. [1]: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NF3K74H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NF3K74H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...

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AuthorizedCust 4y ago
Thank you. The AC4000 version of this very router is the A20 that I am currently using and am not crazy about. To be clear: You're saying that OpenWRT does work on the Archer A20? It's not on the list at https://openwrt.org/toh/start https://openwrt.org/toh/start. It would be exciting if I can throw OpenWRT on this router! Also, if I was to replace, hoping to go AX for future proofing.
- mindcrime 4y ago
  As I understand it, the AC1900 is Archer A9 based. In either case, OpenWRT runs on my AC1900 just fine. I don't have any insight into anything related to the A20. I should also add that this is my first TP-Link product, and my first time running OpenWRT, so don't take anything I say as gospel. I'd been mainly a Netgear guy for the last 20 years or so until about October of last year.
  - AuthorizedCust 4y ago
    Thank you. It's odd that Amazon puts two entirely different routers on the same page.
    - mindcrime 4y ago
      Ah. I see what you mean now. Yeah, that toggle button does toggle between two fairly distinct products. Not sure why they did that. And I didn't even notice it at first. I just grabbed the link to the item I bought previously. :-)
- JLCarveth 4y ago
  A bit pricey but you can always look at the Ubiquiti products[1]. [1] https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-wireless https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-wireless
  - AuthorizedCust 4y ago
    Their product line is confusing. Finding something that supports AX and gigabit internet and doesn’t break the bank doesn’t appear to be doable with their product line.
    - firecall 4y ago
      It is a bit confusing right now I find! I think you need a seperate Unifi router and APs to get wifi 6/AX. The integrated cylinder Dream Machines don’t seem to do wifi 6. Not sure :-) Hard to work out.

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AuthorizedCust 4y ago

Thank you. The AC4000 version of this very router is the A20 that I am currently using and am not crazy about. To be clear: You're saying that OpenWRT does work on the Archer A20? It's not on the list at https://openwrt.org/toh/start https://openwrt.org/toh/start. It would be exciting if I can throw OpenWRT on this router! Also, if I was to replace, hoping to go AX for future proofing.

mindcrime 4y ago
As I understand it, the AC1900 is Archer A9 based. In either case, OpenWRT runs on my AC1900 just fine. I don't have any insight into anything related to the A20. I should also add that this is my first TP-Link product, and my first time running OpenWRT, so don't take anything I say as gospel. I'd been mainly a Netgear guy for the last 20 years or so until about October of last year.
- AuthorizedCust 4y ago
  Thank you. It's odd that Amazon puts two entirely different routers on the same page.
  - mindcrime 4y ago
    Ah. I see what you mean now. Yeah, that toggle button does toggle between two fairly distinct products. Not sure why they did that. And I didn't even notice it at first. I just grabbed the link to the item I bought previously. :-)
JLCarveth 4y ago
A bit pricey but you can always look at the Ubiquiti products[1]. [1] https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-wireless https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-wireless
- AuthorizedCust 4y ago
  Their product line is confusing. Finding something that supports AX and gigabit internet and doesn’t break the bank doesn’t appear to be doable with their product line.
  - firecall 4y ago
    It is a bit confusing right now I find! I think you need a seperate Unifi router and APs to get wifi 6/AX. The integrated cylinder Dream Machines don’t seem to do wifi 6. Not sure :-) Hard to work out.