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Opinions on the TP-LINK Archer AX23 (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm looking to buy a router for home use, on which I plan to install OpenWRT. After some research, I have come across the TP-LINK Archer AX23, which checks all of the boxes I have:

[x] Comparatively low price
[x] Supports WPA3
[x] Supported by OpenWRT
[x] Has at least three LAN ports

However, before I and my dad go and buy one, it has to pass the final test: the forums.

Has anyone used this router before? What was your experience? Can I do better, or have I found the best router ever made? Please share your thoughts.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Gl inet devices have open WRT support out of the box, more first class experience

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Was coming here to say this. GL-Inet routers are awesome for the price. I have a Slate. Friggin love it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'll consider it, but the Flint is a little more expensive than the Archer I found, and the Velica doesn't have enough LAN ports.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Tbh, if you’re really serious about getting customizable home infrastructure, just get (or cobble together/upcycle a thin client into) a 2-port router, a good switch (managed/unmanaged as your needs dictate), and a solid WAP.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

This. My first serious network upgrade was splitting out the router/firewall, Wifi, and switching to a Ubiquiti Edgerouter Lite, 8 port Netgear managed switch, and a Ubiquiti AP Pro.

It ended up being around the price of a night hawk, but I had way better control over the firewall/NAT rules and it made future upgrades less painful as I could just target the switching vs WiFi for a change.

As a side note, nearly all wifi routers that I've come across can act as just a access point. My current setup is using the Orbi mesh wifi system to get a decent signal to my attic bedroom.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I have a Tplink Archer C7, which works great with OpenWRT. I also have a gl-inet device, which is fine, but WiFi reception is better with the C7.

If you end up buying a gl-inet device, first check if you can flash a recent mainline OpenWRT image on them. The modified OpenWRT they come with out of the box is often based on an outdated version.