I have a couple older TPLink Wi-Fi 5 routers with OpenWRT. One is used as a router running various services like DHCP, DNS, firewall, VPN, etc., and the other is just an access point. I’ll probably eventually get a rack-mounted router and some Wi-Fi 7/8 access points, but my current setup works well enough, especially since I mostly use Ethernet for anything requiring a fast connection.
this post was submitted on 31 Oct 2025
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I just hope the fucking thing still works after the ban
Maybe because the US agencies have just not found their own backdoors into them...
So what ae the best alternatives any of you would recommend?
Tbh any router that lets you replace the firmware with OpenWRT is pretty good, but only if there's been an OpenWRT firmware version made for that very specific model.
Other than that, buy within your price range made within the last 2 years.
PC running OPNsense and a Ruckus AP.
So the government is wiping it's ass with TP-link, huh?
...holio