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I used to bring OpenWRT routers everywhere I go. But if you worry about performance I'd actually recommend you get a router that's supported by AsusWRT Merlin.

I used to bring OpenWRT routers everywhere I go. But if you worry about performance I'd actually recommend you get a router that's supported by AsusWRT Merlin. I've had a lot of WIFI performance and range issues with cheaper routers on OpenWRT. I recommend looking at the supported devices list, since some models have Chinese v2 models that are indistinguishable, but unsupported. https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/ https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/ https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng/wiki/Supported-Devices https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng/wiki/Supported-De...

AviationAtom 4y ago
Broadcom's driver model is annoying. Definitely why Merlin shines here.
- plagiarist 4y ago
  I have been a casual Linux user from back when I did installs from Ubuntu ISO CDs in the mail. Broadcom is in everything and has always a huge pain to work with, it remains a huge pain to this day.
loginatnine 4y ago
I second Merlin's recommandation, it's just the right amount of stock+custom features I want for my day to day. Rock solid for stability.
zitsarethecure 4y ago
Does asus merlin support wireguard yet?
- joshschreuder 4y ago
  Has done since 3rd Dec for the 388 branch https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/changelog https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/changelog
  - fanatic2pope 4y ago
    Unfortunately the 388 branch is for AX models only.
trelane 4y ago
> indistinguishable, but unsupported Ah, hardware vendors. Never change.
- yjftsjthsd-h 4y ago
  >> indistinguishable, but unsupported > Ah, hardware vendors. Never change. Hardware vendors, please never change; it makes our lives harder when you do;)
  - trelane 4y ago
    The best part is that it makes third party firmware much harder, but at the same time their own firmware is proprietary abandonware in very short order.
Thalarg 4y ago
I do not recommend any of Asus routers because the hardware is unstable/buggy. The most recent purchase RT-AX58X was rebooting every 20-50 minutes, and there were no ways to fix it. Unless you want to buy multiple, test and return the buggy ones.

AviationAtom 4y ago

Broadcom's driver model is annoying. Definitely why Merlin shines here.

plagiarist 4y ago
I have been a casual Linux user from back when I did installs from Ubuntu ISO CDs in the mail. Broadcom is in everything and has always a huge pain to work with, it remains a huge pain to this day.

loginatnine 4y ago

I second Merlin's recommandation, it's just the right amount of stock+custom features I want for my day to day. Rock solid for stability.

zitsarethecure 4y ago

Does asus merlin support wireguard yet?

joshschreuder 4y ago
Has done since 3rd Dec for the 388 branch https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/changelog https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/changelog
- fanatic2pope 4y ago
  Unfortunately the 388 branch is for AX models only.

trelane 4y ago

> indistinguishable, but unsupported Ah, hardware vendors. Never change.

yjftsjthsd-h 4y ago
>> indistinguishable, but unsupported > Ah, hardware vendors. Never change. Hardware vendors, please never change; it makes our lives harder when you do;)
- trelane 4y ago
  The best part is that it makes third party firmware much harder, but at the same time their own firmware is proprietary abandonware in very short order.

Thalarg 4y ago

I do not recommend any of Asus routers because the hardware is unstable/buggy. The most recent purchase RT-AX58X was rebooting every 20-50 minutes, and there were no ways to fix it. Unless you want to buy multiple, test and return the buggy ones.