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Dugby's avatar
Dugby
Aspirant
Aug 07, 2025

I flashed it's out-of-support firmware with the latest OpenWRT

Sorry I'm late to the party...

 

After my Netgear XR500 became EOS'd, I flashed it's out-of-support firmware with the latest OpenWRT which includes the"Netfilter" firewall code.

 

It runs very reliably as my main router(with wifi off). I have both a RS600 and a RAXE500, both configured as access points in distributed parts of my residence.

 

XR500 can be bought for very few dollars and OpenWRT is free.

XR500

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 07, 2025

    I like when there's an option for 3rd party firmware when devices become EOL. Gives most users an avenue for updates/performance increases.