I’m looking to buy a router for home use, on which I plan to install OpenWRT. After some research, I have come across the TP-LINK Archer AX23, which checks all of the boxes I have:
- [x] Comparatively low price
- [x] Supports WPA3
- [x] Supported by OpenWRT
- [x] Has at least three LAN ports
However, before I and my dad go and buy one, it has to pass the final test: the forums.
Has anyone used this router before? What was your experience? Can I do better, or have I found the best router ever made? Please share your thoughts.
I’ll consider it, but the Flint is a little more expensive than the Archer I found, and the Velica doesn’t have enough LAN ports.
Tbh, if you’re really serious about getting customizable home infrastructure, just get (or cobble together/upcycle a thin client into) a 2-port router, a good switch (managed/unmanaged as your needs dictate), and a solid WAP.