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GL.iNet
Flint 2
$169.99
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neutral
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Linksys
E8450
32 positive 1 neutral 5 negative
Based on 38 Reddit mentions
$125.97
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TP Link Archer C5/C7/A5/A7 were the go to recommendations for OpenWRT compatible routers. Now that they're no longer sold, what are the go to recommendations these days at similar budgets?
As of today: BananaPi BPI-R3 Mini - Amazon - currently $90 $110 GL.iNET Beryl AX - Amazon - currently $74 $87 (monthly sales below $75) Zyxel NWA50AX Pro - Amazon - currently $85 Cudy WR3000S - Amazon - currently $60 Cudy WR3000 - Amazon - $50 - beware - only 16MB flash Netgear WAX206 and Linksys E8
...prajaybasu in r/openwrt
July 10, 2025 7:44 PM
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Online gaming with T-Mobile home internet is horrible..
I had exactly the same issue. Fixed it by adding another router with SQM, which eats some speed to fix the spikes. I have had consistent ~65ms ping to CS2, stable ping in warframe, and others too. Previous score:https://www.waveform.com/tools/bufferbloat?test-id=8bac6e83-fa31-4d46-a0dd-925494682dc7
...OutsidetheDorm in r/tmobileisp
February 8, 2026 3:54 PM
4
Router recommendation that meets these criteria
The hardware might be a tad underpowered (but also might not) however the available features are impressive for an amazing price point imo. Very happy with the “Linksys E8450 (UBI)” if you can still get them (my 2 cents)
asmithatx in r/openwrt
June 20, 2025 8:40 AM
5
Decent sub-$100 openwrt-compatible router???
Belkin rt3200 or Linksys e9.... Can't recall the number but they are identical and awesome. Pick them up for $30-70 depending on eBay and Walmart.
ayers_81 in r/openwrt
February 12, 2026 10:26 PM
3
OpenWrt 24.10.5 - Service Release - 19. December 2025
Luci attended sysupgrade is incredibly seamless and quick. I opened Luci, clicked upgrade, and it was complete before my youtube tab even paused to buffer. Linksys E8450 with no issues.
Megame50 in r/openwrt
December 20, 2025 3:02 AM
3
Best cheap router to use while ISP router is in bridge mode?
I have tried to find this in Indian market a lot. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find one. I don’t think its gonna be cheap. If thinking of most ideal way, then have separate router (nanoPi device or other similar device) + a WiFi AP. This will be atleast be 8-10k. Since you are looking
...pheonix10yson in r/homelabindia
March 20, 2026 3:59 PM
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We Made a Simple LuCI App for OpenWRT to Easily Set Up a Batman-adv Mesh WiFi Network
You can use both wired and wireless backhaul with Batman-adv, and one of the wired routers on your switch should handle DHCP and act as the WiFi mesh server. That way, if your switch fails, the mesh can still function as a large "WiFi switch," ensuring connectivity. Batman-adv dynamically manages ba
...TorGuardVPN in r/openwrt
February 24, 2025 6:46 AM
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Router recommendation for SQM on 300/300 Mbps connection?
Linksys E8450 (just barely good enough, I would certify it only up to 450 Mbps for PPPoE + SQM) Cudy TR-3000 (compact but powerful) GL.iNET GL-MT6000 (overkill)
patrakov in r/openwrt
March 6, 2025 1:33 PM
6
[Help] Affordable Router That Supports OpenWRT – Exhausted by Failed Orders
I’ve built out 6 of these, they’re easy AF to get going and solid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176768865408?_skw=rt+3200&epid=27043038203&itmmeta=01K0KZS7307P97SRYZAD2WFJWZ&hash=item29283ed480:g:W80AAOSwrAxnccRe&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fLqzFWHHXqI4JWk7TV0PgYqIKaYBnMJz4z9nDIVZRH535PXk
...Familiar-Newspaper23 in r/openwrt
July 20, 2025 1:23 PM
2
router under $200
Currently using a Linksys E8450 without issues. Goes for around $100. Throughput is good, even when you enabling permanent VPN (proton vpn) with close to getting full ISP speed (-700Mb/s). Only downside is that there is not a ton of space available for additional modules, but it has enough for my ne
...gerdude1 in r/openwrt
August 25, 2025 12:07 AM
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