I have been looking for a router that can run AsusWRT-Merlin firmware that is not an Asus RT-AC68x.
Reason, I had a T-Mobile CellSpot that I flashed to stock and loved that I could set the router as the Master Browser on my network. It made file-sharing among my Windows machines so much smoother. Anyway, I liked the RT-AC68U but I hate the upright form factor.
I recently discovered that the R7000 could be flashed to XWRT Vortex firmware and that has kept my eye open for a deal....
R7000 vs. R6900 (CostCo)... Differences and availability of 3rd party FW
Reason, I had a T-Mobile CellSpot that I flashed to stock and loved that I could set the router as the Master Browser on my network. It made file-sharing among my Windows machines so much smoother. Anyway, I liked the RT-AC68U but I hate the upright form factor.
I recently discovered that the R7000 could be flashed to XWRT Vortex firmware and that has kept my eye open for a deal....
R7000 vs. R6900 (CostCo)... Differences and availability of 3rd party FW