If your goal is to run OpenWrt on a modern Wi-Fi 6 router, you may want to look at devices with or Qualcomm chipsets, which generally have better open-source driver support. Recommended Models: Consider the OpenWrt Table of Hardware for alternatives like the TP-Link Archer C7 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Community developers estimate that bringing full support to this router would require months of ground-up development due to the lack of existing SoC support in the OpenWrt kernel. Alternatives for OpenWrt Seekers
Up to 3 Gbps (2402 Mbps on 5GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz). Key Concerns for Users Thermal Issues: Many users report that the openwrt-archer-ax50
The TP-Link Archer AX50 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
None. There is no official OpenWrt firmware image available for the If your goal is to run OpenWrt on
Reviewers frequently mention the need for regular reboots to maintain internet connectivity, which is a common reason users seek alternative firmware like OpenWrt.
is currently by the official OpenWrt project. While the router's stock firmware is actually built on an OpenWrt base, several hardware hurdles make a community port highly unlikely in the near future. Compatibility Summary Alternatives for OpenWrt Seekers Up to 3 Gbps
(older but well-supported) or newer compatible models from brands like GL.iNet .