Well, shit. OpenWRT doesn't run on these 2021 ASUS routers.

dang

At least they have the latest firmware ASUS have released for 'em. (And checking for newer does work, it just has the latest.) So I guess they're still supported?

But I wanted OpenWRT :(

#wifi #router #routers #asus

lol forgot about the test routers

over five days still reporting good

i tihnk this stage is done

this weekend maybe time to try OpenWRT!

#routers #wifi #asus #OpenWRT

As we thought, it was never about security!

https://www.techradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-routers-seemingly-wont-be-banned-in-the-us-after-all-and-this-just-proves-the-ban-was-never-about-security

#netgear #routers #uspol #internet

#FCC exempts #Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

Netgear is the first major vendor of consumer #routers to obtain an exemption from the US government's sweeping ban on foreign-made routers.
#security

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/fcc-exempts-netgear-from-ban-on-foreign-routers-doesnt-explain-why/

I'm sure there's some money involved and probably going to be a bit more surveillance, too.

FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/fcc-exempts-netgear-from-ban-on-foreign-routers-doesnt-explain-why/

#FCC #Netgear #Routers #Hardware #Tech

Since I began my #HomeLab the number of #routers I have (two packed away decades ago) has doubled to four:

- v. cheap 8 port switch (unbranded)
- v. old D-Link WiFi hub
- Plusnet/BT Home Hub 5A repurposed with OpenWRT to provide internet via mobile hotspot for testing (on boat) £15 s/h
- 4/5G Cudy to do same at house £40 new

I did not expect this.

Oh, I also bought a 4G/5G SIM hotspot to replace the cheap phone I currently use as a hotspot on my boat. So really 5 routers!