Help with my Router 4A R4AC model

[EnthusiastGamer92]

Hi, I wanted to ask you if you think it is possible that I can install the OpenWrt firmware to my Xiaomy 4A Router model: R4AC, since I want to reduce bufferbloat and have a better experience with the router.

I am looking to reduce bufferbloat and have a better experience with the router.

Another question; if it is possible to install OpenWrt, do you think the Xiaomy Health mode function will be lost?

These are all my questions, thank you very much.

PS: forgot to mention the SKU is: DVB4230GL
dunno if this helps ^^

[lleachii]

Welcome to the community.

@EnthusiastGamer92

I wanted to ask you if you think it is possible that I can install the OpenWrt firmware to my Xiaomy 4A Router model: R4AC

Yes. Feel free to ask the community questions if you have issues. Here's the link to the install WIki: https://openwrt.org/toh/xiaomi/mi_router_4a_mir4a_100m#installation

@EnthusiastGamer92

Another question; if it is possible to install OpenWrt, do you think the Xiaomy Health mode function will be lost?

After looking at this video to figure out what health mode is - you will lose you ability to operate any Xiaomi OEM apps or software. Xiaomi OEM firmware will be replaced by OpenWrt upon installation. While this is the case - it appears that "Health Mode" is merely scheduling WiFi to turn off and on a given time schedule. Scheduling WiFi off/on is indeed possible with OpenWrt.

See:

Restarting only the wifi via schedule, possible?

Periodic network restart A simple solution for restart all your network (lan, wan and wifi) every 10 minutes is this: */10 * * * * /etc/init.d/network restart MY QUESTION Is there a way to restart the wifi only???

Hope this helps.