[Bloat] Disappointment on "Best Newcomer Router" front

[Sebastian Moeller]

Hi David,



> On 25. Feb 2024, at 23:57, David Lang via Bloat <bloat at lists.bufferbloat.net> wrote:
> 
> 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.

That is going to be fun. My plan is to replace my trusty wndr3700v2 as dumb AP, but let's see when this becomes available for actual purchase... (I am still on the fence about the wisdom to opt for an a53 CPU core (not an a53 fan, this thing seems to have glass jaws a plenty), but I guess it will run circles around the in order single core in the wndr36700v2)


Again this seems to implicate the nanopi 4RS as a decent option as it seems to use an sd card, which should make installation relative easy... (I guess I need to get my hands on one for actual testing before continued cheer leading ;) )


> 
> David Lang
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