How is this router, I barely found any reviews for this model. I could be wrong but I don't think this supports WIFI 6. Could somebody provide some feedback on this model. Thanks
How is this router, I barely found any reviews for this model. I could be wrong but I don't think this supports WIFI 6. Could somebody provide some feedback on this model. ThanksDIR-3040 AC3000 High-Power Wi-Fi Tri-Band Gigabit Router @ 4599/-
No, the tri band is 1 2.4GHz channel and 2 5 GHz channels. One 5 GHz band supports 2x2 MU-MIMO and the other 4x4 MU-MIMO. Most consumer devices are only 2x2 MU-MIMO. Both the router and the client need to support the same MU-MIMO configuration for MU-MIMO to be effective. What this essentially means is you're limited to 800Mbps throughput at best (under controlled settings), unless you have devices featuring 4x4 MU-MIMO, in which case you might be able to go higher. Also remember, the LAN ports are only GIgabit, so even if you have a single device with 4x4 MU-MIMO, you will be limited at Gigabit speeds.How is this router, I barely found any reviews for this model. I could be wrong but I don't think this supports WIFI 6. Could somebody provide some feedback on this model. Thanks
Thank you, this is much appreciated.No, the tri band is 1 2.4GHz channel and 2 5 GHz channels. One 5 GHz band supports 2x2 MU-MIMO and the other 4x4 MU-MIMO. Most consumer devices are only 2x2 MU-MIMO. Both the router and the client need to support the same MU-MIMO configuration for MU-MIMO to be effective. What this essentially means is you're limited to 800Mbps throughput at best (under controlled settings), unless you have devices featuring 4x4 MU-MIMO, in which case you might be able to go higher. Also remember, the LAN ports are only GIgabit, so even if you have a single device with 4x4 MU-MIMO, you will be limited at Gigabit speeds.
Source - https://www.dlink.com/in/en/product...high-power-wi-fi-tri-band-gigabit-mesh-router
There are a lot of TP-Link devices that are 2x2MU-MIMO such as the Archer C6 and the A6 and are much cheaper than this.
FYI - this router *seems* to have OpenWRT support if that's something you're looking for. There is no dedicated page for it on openwrt.org, but it apparently supports 23.05.3.How is this router, I barely found any reviews for this model. I could be wrong but I don't think this supports WIFI 6. Could somebody provide some feedback on this model. Thanks
Risky & not worth the hassle for potential issues, either get a properly supported router or get a minipc/raspberry pi to run as full fledged network server.FYI - this router *seems* to have OpenWRT support if that's something you're looking for. There is no dedicated page for it on openwrt.org, but it apparently supports 23.05.3.
Can you elaborate on the risks and potential issues?Risky & not worth the hassle for potential issues, either get a properly supported router or get a minipc/raspberry pi to run as full fledged network server.
Yes, to be specific the H/W revision A1 is supported. In fact H/W wise it is the same as the 3060 -FYI - this router *seems* to have OpenWRT support if that's something you're looking for. There is no dedicated page for it on openwrt.org, but it apparently supports 23.05.3.
It is well known that many tp-link/d-link routers don't play well with openwrt especially their wifi performance/behaviour. In extreme cases there is a chance of bricking the router while updating.Can you elaborate on the risks and potential issues?
Oh, well. That's unfortunate. However, I've ordered a unit. For science, I'll test Openwrt on it and update you guys on how it works out.It is well known that many tp-link/d-link routers don't play well with openwrt especially their wifi performance/behaviour. In extreme cases there is a chance of bricking the router while updating.
One more thing I forgot to mention. D-Link home routers do not support setting static route on LAN side (only support it on WAN side which is practically of no use).Oh, well. That's unfortunate. However, I've ordered a unit. For science, I'll test Openwrt on it and update you guys on how it works out.
Oh, wow. That's dumb. Minus 1 to D-Link already.One more thing I forgot to mention. D-Link home routers do not support setting static route on LAN side (only support it on WAN side which is practically of no use).
Any update on your testing?Oh, well. That's unfortunate. However, I've ordered a unit. For science, I'll test Openwrt on it and update you guys on how it works out.