Connectivity
In the area of network connectivity, a Phy 1200Mbps network link was established. Our 1Gb fiber link was almost fully utilized, achieving throughput ranging from 930 to 970Mbps when tested with Fast.com website about 0.5 meter away from the OpenWrt One router. Moreover, the wired Lan test revealed a CPU peak utilization of 41.4%, which quickly decreased to around 0.8% after one second, indicating that the dual-core processor is capable of sustaining a 1Gbps connection under ideal conditions.
Wi-Fi bandwidth information
Evaluating internet speed with Fast.com on a Poco F6 Pro.
Performing a throughput test on a wired LAN using iPerf3.
In this test, we configured our OpenWrt One to function in server mode, while our Windows 11 desktop PC served as the client. The results were consistently impressive, with throughput speeds reaching approximately 916 Mbps.
iPerf3 Test (Screenshots)
It is important to recognize that physical barriers such as walls and furniture can greatly impact link speed, potentially reducing it to around 400–800 Mbps, depending on your apartment’s layout; therefore, minimizing obstructions can improve signal strength.
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.