This is why I check OpenWRT compatibility before I buy.
reply... and don't take the vendor's word for it. I got burned on a GL-SFT1200 that way. It runs their version of OpenWRT. You can't install generic OpenWRT.
replyYes, one has to be very careful selecting the device to use with openwrt. But my experience has been generally good.
replyDo you update the kernel every week?
Linux is an awful choice for routers: too many exploits and ultra fast cycle of updates/features plus there are number one target...
replyToo many exploits is not a that big problem. Non of new fancy exploits with cvss 10.0 from 2026 have worked for this ap. If you don't use all the drivers you have small attack surface. I'd say that it's a surviviourship bias. Bsd has less traction => less bugs found
replyThat hasn't been my experience as long as you keep an eye on updates. Luckily openwrt has made this really easy to upgrade when required.
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