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OpenWRT Router Recommendations

Users recommend routers and hardware compatible with OpenWRT open-source firmware, highlighting its security, customizability, and superiority over stock firmware, while discussing supported devices like TP-Link, Turris, and Ubiquiti.

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fny • Sep 29, 2022 • View on HN

Just buy a router that supports OpenWRT.

motiejus • Mar 17, 2021 • View on HN

Curious why nobody mentioned Turris series - they provide consumer routers with OpenWRT, and with upgrades.

shmerl • Nov 9, 2025 • View on HN

OpenWRT is the way to go. If it doesn't run on it, I'd skip such router.

arch1e • Feb 18, 2023 • View on HN

Weird how they didn't mention openwrt at all

worksonmine • Dec 15, 2023 • View on HN

Do you know about OpenWRT and the others? If yes what are they lacking?

tortasaur • Feb 16, 2018 • View on HN

Plenty of routers can be flashed with open source third-party firmware like OpenWRT.

thaumasiotes • Mar 16, 2021 • View on HN

OpenWrt? I'd be interested to know what the differences are.

mobilio • Jan 14, 2023 • View on HN

OpenWRT here... it's much better EXCEPT for Broadcom devices.

nsomaru • Oct 5, 2020 • View on HN

Sounds like you’re looking for a router that supports OpenWRT

nodata • Jan 7, 2014 • View on HN

A lot of TP-Link routers work with the OpenWRT firmware.