… These include all software and firmware updates to ensure the continued functionality of the devices, such as those that patch vulnerabilities and facilitate compatibility with different operating systems.” From the looks of it, if you buy a new router now, you’ll have only about one year of “autho… …
… For example, Dynamic DNS uses only GL.iNet’s host server, via the glddns.com domain, which undermines the feature’s privacy notion—the standard OpenWRT firmware supports all third-party DDNS services. …
… These backdoors, or “bugs”, can be some code in firmware or an entire piece of hardware added to the circuit board. In the latter case, they are in effect even if you use the router with a third-party firmware, such as DDWRT. …
… Among those, the support for Automated Frequency Coordination AFC , the 6GHz band’s most sought-after feature, wasn’t turned on until firmware version 3.0.0.6.102 38782 , released in late June. …
… On the other, the firmware is either too buggy or too lacking. So the router fails to deliver its full potential. While G5 can still be an impressive Wi-Fi machine as is, it’s a good idea to wait for a better firmware release before getting yourself one. …
… As such, it’ll likely have the same firmware as the rest of the lineup. …
… AiMesh support. …
… Specifically, you can use one band in compatibility mode to support the legacy clients and the other in high-performance mode. Also, since the GT-AX11000 supports AiMesh, one of the 5GHz can work as a backhaul to increase performance when you use it in a mesh . …
… Hopefully, things will get better via firmware/app updates. …