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I did some research on a new router late last year, when I was specifically looking to switch to OpenWRT. I found a lot of recommendations for the TP-Link AC1900[1]. I bought one, installed OpenWRT, and it's been basically perfect so far.

I'm sure there are other good options, possibly even better ones. But this thing works a treat so far.

[1]: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NF3K74H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...

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Thank you. The AC4000 version of this very router is the A20 that I am currently using and am not crazy about.

To be clear: You're saying that OpenWRT does work on the Archer A20? It's not on the list at https://openwrt.org/toh/start. It would be exciting if I can throw OpenWRT on this router!

Also, if I was to replace, hoping to go AX for future proofing.

As I understand it, the AC1900 is Archer A9 based. In either case, OpenWRT runs on my AC1900 just fine. I don't have any insight into anything related to the A20.

I should also add that this is my first TP-Link product, and my first time running OpenWRT, so don't take anything I say as gospel. I'd been mainly a Netgear guy for the last 20 years or so until about October of last year.

Thank you. It's odd that Amazon puts two entirely different routers on the same page.

Ah. I see what you mean now. Yeah, that toggle button does toggle between two fairly distinct products. Not sure why they did that. And I didn't even notice it at first. I just grabbed the link to the item I bought previously. :-)

A bit pricey but you can always look at the Ubiquiti products[1].

[1] https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-wireless

Their product line is confusing. Finding something that supports AX and gigabit internet and doesn’t break the bank doesn’t appear to be doable with their product line.

It is a bit confusing right now I find!

I think you need a seperate Unifi router and APs to get wifi 6/AX.

The integrated cylinder Dream Machines don’t seem to do wifi 6. Not sure :-)

Hard to work out.

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