Hello, I am currently at the work to upgrade my ISPs router and always want to run openwrt (for the privacy/security aspects. I have already read a lot of blog posts and documentation about what hardware and routers are optimal for me; however, I can not decide on which router is the perfect fit for me.
How fast is your internet connection?* around 300 mbits, however, for a single device around 200 mbits is plenty.
Do you need Wi-Fi? * Yes, wifi is a must (wifi 6 would be nice)
Do you need Gigabit Ethernet?* Yeah around 4 ports should be sufficient, however, if the device has not 4 ports i can always use a switch.
Do you need USB ports? How many? USB 2.0 or 3.0?* No.
How many family members/devices must the router support?* Concurrently around 4-8 devices will access the router
What other services do you want?* I always wanted to host a wiregurad/openvpn sever, so it would be neat to have that option. A good range would also be nice.
My price range would be under 75€, of course cheaper would be better (The device should also be available in Germany/Austria/Europe). I have already looked into some routers like the Cuby X6 and the TP-link ax23. Because I am new to openwrt I am not sure how the support for routers looks like (if once they have been supported they are supported for the rest of time or if support is dropped at some time) but I also want to make sure that the router is supported for 5 - 7 years. Also I am a developer and have experience, therefore, I am not afraid to get my hands dirty by accessing the linux shell (but the install should not be painstakingly difficult). Thx for reading and for the advice
Try to find glinet or cudy mt79 for close to gigabit wg speed
Otherwise mt7621 like rt-ax53 or archer ax23 (v1 - in store check that box has no V2 printed) will do unaccelersted wg at 50Mbps or accelerated ipsec at 300Mbps.
I can not really find the device only (maybe it is not avaliable in my region). Do you mean this device: https://openwrt.org/toh/zyxel/t-56. Sounds not that bad, however, it has only wifi5.
Thx, for all the advice, I will buy the cudy WR3000. Seams like decent specs for the price. Installation also seams not that hard and overall it seems like a pretty good deal for around 45 bucks. Thx again for all of you time and the great advice
(The device should also be available in Germany/Austria/Europe). I have already looked into some routers like the Cuby X6 and the TP-link ax23. Because I am new to openwrt I am not sure how the support for routers looks like (if once they have been supported they are supported for the rest of time or if support is dropped at some time) but I also want to make sure that the router is supported for 5 - 7 years. Also I am a developer and have experience, therefore, I am not afraid to get my hands dirty by accessing the linux shell (but the install should not be painstakingly difficult). Thx for reading and for the advice 