[Bloat] Disappointment on "Best Newcomer Router" front

[David Lang]

On Sun, 25 Feb 2024, Rich Brown via Bloat wrote:

> Am I right to despair? Are there no routers out there that we can recommend in good faith that are easy to install, powerful enough (for SQM) at ordinary speeds, and won't break the bank?

the problem is the 'easy to install' requirement. Too many vendors (including 
ones that used to be easy to install) are adding extra hoops to jump through on 
the newer models.

Right now, I'm going for the e8450 (seems to also be listed as e8451 for a 
single and e8454 for a 4 pack) 
amazon.com/Linksys-E8451-AX3200-WiFi-Router/dp/B0BJBQK6TH/ but installing 
requires jumping through a couple hoops (downgrade factory firmware, then 
install openwrt)

Also looking forward to the OpenWRT one router.

David Lang