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Hardware
While OpenWrt hardware may not fully harness the exceptional capabilities of the Banana Pi R4 Router board—driven by the powerful MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) with its 1.8GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 SoC—it does deliver commendable mid-level performance through the MediaTek MT7981B (Filogic 820) dual-core processor, which relies on the older ARM Cortex-A53 architecture and operates at clock frequency speeds up to 1.3 GHz.
In this first of its kind product launch, OpenWrt Organization seems to have opted for cost-effective hardware, striking a balance between caution and the pursuit of profitability. However, for those who prioritize performance, it’s important to highlight that the router performance remains above satisfactory.
| Feature | MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) | MediaTek MT7981B (Filogic 820) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| Security Features | Advanced security protocols | Basic security protocols |
| Target Applications | High-end routers, gateways | Mid-range routers, gateways |
It’s a mistake to compare the router with BPI R4.
Compare it with BPI R3. Unfortunately Openwrt One looses in every possible category including price.
OpenWrt may have prioritized profit over customer value, which could be considered a strategic mistake.
no, check out the latest news of TP-Link. This Chinese company has been selling these insecure routers, sometimes at costs lower than what it takes to manufacture. This is truly an alarming issue, certainly consumers in the US have been given unrealistic prices for decent router hardware, and much of our internet infrastructure is based on highly insecure hardware. If you have a TP-Link router, try breaking in with password “1234” it’s scary how simple it can be!
You can always consider purchasing an Asus router may come at a higher price point, it generally offers enhanced security. It’s important to note that the lower price of open-source-based routers is not necessarily a cause for concern. These routers tend to be more affordable due to their DIY nature, which often means less direct customer support and software.
I believe the OpenWrt community offers significant advantages over manufacturer firmware. However, the lack of a standardized method for evaluating the security of routers remains a concern. Same goes with electric cars and other products.
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I got myself one and sadly I must say the wireless range and connection stability is way worse than a Cudy WR3000 that uses the same SoC and comes at 1/3 of the price. So I had to pull back.
I didn’t notice any difference in connection range or stability problems when I compared performance to one of my stronger Chinese routers.
Again, it depends if you have a lot of walls that might interfere with signal reception. You can check the latest update, maybe there are improvements or tweaks in newer OpenWrt releases.
You can also buy WiFi signal boosters on AliExpress and check if it helps.