Some questions about MT6000

Installing and Using OpenWrt
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I'm considering purchasing an MT6000 and have a few questions before making a decision. If I understand correctly, this device comes with a fork of OpenWRT preinstalled, and I've read that to install the official OpenWRT, I need to use the sysupgrade image instead of the factory image.

Here are my questions:

Will flashing the sysupgrade image remove the entire stock OS, similar to flashing a factory image file on other devices?

Is LuCI installed by default when flashing the sysupgrade image?

Are there any drawbacks to buying devices that require using sysupgrade?

I'm currently using an R7800, which has been trouble-free for years. Can I expect similar stability with the MT6000?

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  • yes
  • if you use a release build (24.10.x), yes
    no for snapshot builds
  • no
  • probably better
    ipq806x had a couple of issue over its run (from crashes to wifi instability), filogic 830 'should' be in a better position now

Disclaimer: I have two similar ipq806x devices, but never had my hands on any filogic (nor gl.inet) devices myself-

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It removes the stock OS, but leaves the stock U-Boot. This is a good thing because the stock U-Boot has some very good recovery features that make the unit (almost) unbrickable.

Factory image file removes the stock U-Boot, which is neither recommended nor useful. GL-Inet also have a Github repository of the installed U-Boot code for those worried about using Chinese code.

Yes, for stable versions. For example, 24.10.0.

The Gl-Inet software is based on OpenWRT, there is a high degree of compatibility. It has to be easier doing a sysupgrade on a OpenWRT based system, than installing a factory image on a foreign based system.

The Gl-Inet software is very attractive and easy to use, but you should upgrade to OpenWRT current software for full features and more up to date.

I have two MT6000. Very pleased with them. A lot of people here use them and I don't see an outcry of unhappiness :slight_smile:

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