I generally don’t test hardware running third-party firmware, Tyler. I wrote about Merlin, tho.

Out of curiosity have you handled any routers that have OpenWRT capability and tested? I know privacy and security is big thing for you and no better than open source software for this task.

Also much cheaper!

thanks. its so tough to decide.

I have no preference. I have them all. 🙂

do you prefer the amplifi mesh or asus aimesh. in this case.

I’d say 1 and 2 all have similar ranges, Dino.

I was considering an upgrade between these two systems of meshes. My ultimate goal is to go for firewalla after i set this up. so i dont really care about the modem features that much.
1. Amplify alien 2x mesh
2. asus rt-ax88u pro with itself or combined with a gt-ax6000

Right now i am a bit leaning on the amplify but i am worried the range would be less than the asus mesh system between rt-ax88u pro. Would you say both these systems have the same range? Will i be losing on range if i go for amplify aliens.

also, in your opinion what would be your preference between these two mesh systems.

Your question won’t be addressed, Nick, since the convo can be nested only so many levels. And that’s a good thing in this case. Let it go!

Spoken like a true person of the internet.. vitriol first humanity last… Oh how i would love to see you articulate your way into a real life conversation by opening with ‘shut it’
Does UDR do category lists regularly updated to make sure your appliance is on top of what you don’t want your kids to browse?

@Nick, UniFi controllers like the UDR can do much more than simple parental control. It’s called “traffic rules” where you can block a device, or a group of devices, from any category — app, IP, region, domain, etc. — permanently or based on a schedule.

If I were you, I’d keep my mouth shut.