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.

  • jetAEnglish
    4·
    5 months ago

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

    • TerkErJerbs@lemm.ee
      3·
      5 months ago

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

    • Hellfire103@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      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.

      • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        5 months ago

        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.

        • pezhore@lemmy.ml
          4·
          5 months 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.