Linksys MX8500 support?

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@jturn08

What actual problems would I encounter running OpenWrt on my MX8500 without update AQR firmware?

OpenWrt support for Linksys MX8500

I ordered 3 sets of MX8500 from the woot sale. I flashed 4 so far and they all required updating the AQR firmware to get the 5gbe port to work at all. Possibly Linksys made changes to the AQR firmware in uboot even though it apparently doesn't use the uboot firmware through the product's life. I did notice in the picture you posted earlier your routers have the new Linksys logo while all of mine have the old Linksys logo so your units likely have a later production date.

Maybe the conversation should be continued in the original thread? Because now there are two threads for the same device...