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Huss79
Aspirant
Oct 18, 2019
Solved

Looking for a gbit wifi router nbn compatible ddwrt compatible

Hi I have HFC nbn I’m looking for a decent wifi router that’s compatible with ddwrt firmware so that I can install NordVPN my price range is up to $220 I would prefer 5Ghz with atleast 4 gbit Ethernet...
  • Huss79's avatar
    Huss79
    Oct 26, 2019
    I ended up going with Asusit doesn't need 3rd party software works straight out of the box.. Ty
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 18, 2019

I'd probably look at the R7800. in that price range, has the feautres you want, has 3rd party software (which these forums can't/won't help you with). 

Plus its been a fairly solid/reliable/good performing router imo. 

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    myersw
    Master
    Oct 18, 2019

    I agree with plemans . 

    The r7800 is probably the least screwed up firmware wise of the the Netgear line. Firmware on most others is just BAD, and seemingly no oversite. Other advantage is, as stated, you can run 3rd party on it should you want to go in that direction. 

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    Huss79
    Aspirant
    Oct 19, 2019

    will it be able to be flashed with ddwrt i know i wont get the help here which is fine i just want to make sure i can use that firmware on it before i go out and buy it

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        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User
        Oct 19, 2019

        Another R7800 fan boy here.

         

        plemans wrote:
        Not to be evil but you have to do a little research on your own for 3rd party support.

         

        It isn't evil to tell someone that it is a bit silly asking for advice here about alternative firmware. This is a Netgear community. While some people here are familiar with alternatives, genuine experts may be rare. And Netgear probably isn't keen to encourage such use. (It would break any warranty.)