home wireless router recommendation

[Ether]

I'm looking for recommendations for an inexpensive home wireless router that can run the latest full version of DD-WRT.

[ghead]

I've used an Asus RT-N16 at home for a few years. No problems.

[Ether]

Originally Posted by ghead

I've used an Asus RT-N16 at home for a few years. No problems.

What version of DD-WRT are you running on it?

[Boltman]

FYI...

New FCC rules could ban DD-WRT and wireless router modification
http://www.extremetech.com/computing...r-modification

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Boltman

New FCC rules could ban DD-WRT and wireless router modification
http://www.extremetech.com/computing...r-modification

That article is dated over half a year ago. Anybody know the current status??

[Road Rash]

Originally Posted by Ether

That article is dated over half a year ago. Anybody know the current status??

From November 2015

FCC: We aren’t banning DD-WRT on Wi-Fi routers

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Road Rash

FCC: We aren’t banning DD-WRT on Wi-Fi routers

The wording in the article is very Clintonesque. It depends on what your definition of "is" is.

"They aren't banning dd-wrt on routers" could mean "They're just banning users from upgrading their router firmware to dd-wrt".

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Ether

"They aren't banning dd-wrt on routers" could mean "They're just banning users from upgrading their router firmware to dd-wrt".

Originally Posted by Thad House

Something interesting is looking at the OM5P-AC, its looks like in order to meet new FCC standards they are not allowing external firmwares to be loaded onto the device.

If the above is true, then they've effectively banned dd-wrt.

Does anyone know what the latest FCC rules are concerning this, and what router manufacturers are doing with their new models?

[ghead]

Originally Posted by Ether

What version of DD-WRT are you running on it?

V24-sp2

[Ether]

Originally Posted by ghead

V24-sp2

Did that come pre-installed or did you download and flash it yourself?

[Billfred]

The Wirecutter (which hasn't failed me yet) recommends the TP-Link Archer C7 and makes reference to WRT support. I have this router, and it's been rock solid for my condo since I bought it. Haven't had to reboot it once that I can remember, and I bought in September. It's a palpable step up from the standard wifi in my U-Verse box, which is also about six and a half years old now so I guess I can't be too grumpy.

[ghead]

Originally Posted by Ether

Did that come pre-installed or did you download and flash it yourself?

Now you're taxing my memory. I'm almost positive I flashed it myself (and a quick Google search seems to confirm that).

Once I had it up and running, I spent a day or two configuring it in some needlessly complex way - just to see if I could - and haven't had to touch it since.