Prime Members: Linksys LN1301 Tri-Band AX4200 WiFi 6 Wireless Router

Saver188

Jul 20, 2024 12:39 AM

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Saver188Jul 20, 2024 12:39 AM

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Quote from Gonza211

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Just bought one - it's getting here in a couple days though. Will try flashing OpenWRT and report back.

That would be greatly appreciated!

gard

Jul 20, 2024 12:44 AM

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Joined Jan 2011

gardJul 20, 2024 12:44 AM

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Does dd-wrt allow configuring
1. A distinct ssid for the 2.4ghz?
2. Multiple guest networks?

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my11643

Jul 20, 2024 12:52 AM

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my11643Jul 20, 2024 12:52 AM

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Quote from FatFaluz

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Curiously, the retail [ebay.com] and white box [ebay.com] packages show "[Powered by] Linksys Intelligent Mesh"

I bought this refurb Linksys Velop AC2200 3-pack mesh router (model WHW03) when it made SD in May 2022 for $100 (!), mainly due to OpenWRT support (with limitations) and wired backhaul. These routers depreciate to almost nothing when they reach EOL. And I still don't have a single .ax device at home -- even my latest Moto G Power 5G 2024 phone is still .ac.

The packages in both links you've provided show the model as MX4301; you can see the different model number on the boxes in both listings (although for whatever reason, the pictures of the router for the white box listing is showing MX4300). According to webpage specs, MX4301 has working USB / Mesh / WPS, etc., and is marketed at corporate remote work. Looks like a cash grab targeted at businesses looking for WFH solutions. I wonder if this one is literally just a rebranded AX4200 without stripping out any functions.

Last edited by my11643 July 19, 2024 at 06:01 PM.

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poorgrad

Jul 20, 2024 1:12 AM

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poorgradJul 20, 2024 1:12 AM

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Quote from Azrael_the_Cat

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The intentional radiator portion of the 4200 maybe the same and the digital portion could be completely different. FCC compliance is compulsory but registration with FCC for unintentional radiators is not required. It is possible Linksys used the exact radio design for the intentional radiator portion per the flinging and they self declared compliance for the digital portion which might be different.

purely speculation on my part.

Possible. The differences would be pretty limited though.
The SOC is part of the intentional radiator since part of the WiFi functions are built into it. There's not much to change outside SoC and other Wi-Fi related parts.

I think the main risk of openwrt not working will be if they locked the bootloader to prevent trying to remove the fw restrictions.

Last edited by poorgrad July 19, 2024 at 11:07 PM.

CharlesCCC

Jul 20, 2024 2:06 AM

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CharlesCCCJul 20, 2024 2:06 AM

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also curious to find out the result, as I just recently bought the 3 pack deal from Prime day deal.

Looks like 25 * 3 is a even better deal if their were the same hardware (assume can be flashed with the same mesh supported software).

tonight

Jul 20, 2024 2:15 AM

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tonightJul 20, 2024 2:15 AM

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The original price listed on SD is $100 but the original price listed on Amazon is $29.99. Which is closer to the current real world value?

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rczrider

Jul 20, 2024 2:31 AM

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rczriderJul 20, 2024 2:31 AM

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Well, in for three. My Belkin RT3200 (Linksys E8450) running OpenWRT is still going strong, but there are a few spots the signal drops in 2500sqft. Hopefully this unit will work with OpenWRT and have better coverage.

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WittyString807

Jul 20, 2024 3:20 AM

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WittyString807Jul 20, 2024 3:20 AM

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Quote from BigBG

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There is no official OpenWRT support for this device per it's model name, but it appears to be identical to the MX4200, which is recently supported. I suspect this needs minimal changes to be supported, if it doesn't work already.

https://openwrt.org/toh/linksys/mx4200_v1_and_v2

You can also buy on Walmart (see above) and Amazon directly

https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-LN...0D742T4LW/

Here's the OpenWRT thread

https://forum.openwrt.org/t/openw...200/86477/

This seems like a good OpenWRT device.

Note that I DO NOT recommend casual normies buy this unless they plan on using OpenWRT. This device is being dumped by Linksys because it's End of Life/End of Support.

Just curious as a normie, what is bad about using a router at end of life? I'm running pretty old routers that I've never updated firmware for.

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ArtisanalChicken32

Jul 20, 2024 6:02 AM

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ArtisanalChicken32Jul 20, 2024 6:02 AM

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Quote from WittyString807

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Just curious as a normie, what is bad about using a router at end of life? I'm running pretty old routers that I've never updated firmware for.

Patching security vulnerabilities. End of life means no patches. They can range from small to severe. Think security updates for your phone or computer. Occasionally you get bug fixes and feature enhancements too. You can generally keep it on auto-update for newer routers that get still updates and not have to worry much.

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poorgrad

Jul 20, 2024 6:11 AM

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poorgradJul 20, 2024 6:11 AM

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Seems like the 10% OFF code at woot for 7/20 should be combinable to get with $2.50 off the price.
https://slickdeals.net/f/17642136-woot-10-off-daily-deals-free-shipping-w-prime

PlayaFalcon

Jul 20, 2024 6:17 AM

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Joined Nov 2012

PlayaFalconJul 20, 2024 6:17 AM

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Does this work well with Sonic?

dokkenp

Jul 20, 2024 6:43 AM

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Joined Mar 2017

dokkenpJul 20, 2024 6:43 AM

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My home came with a Cox panoramic wifi, would this be a big upgrade?

rcaplinger

Jul 20, 2024 7:40 AM

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Joined Sep 2011

rcaplingerJul 20, 2024 7:40 AM

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Quote from Gene17

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Is this any good? Like if you bought 3?

No, this is not the same as the Linksys Velop, even though it looks like it. This is a standalone router, it does NOT do Mesh network technology and cannot be added to, or used in place of, any Linksys mesh-enabled systems.

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Vanquished

Jul 20, 2024 11:27 AM

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VanquishedJul 20, 2024 11:27 AM

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Quote from PocketsThick

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It's a Linksys, so don't act surprised when you have to reset the router once a day. How the mighty have fallen!

This router has been out since March 2024 and no new firmware updates have been released. Not sure if Linksys updates often because it's not like this router doesn't have security holes.
https://store.linksys.com/support...eNum=48204

I will never understand where the Linksys hate comes from. I have been using a Velop network for the last 6 years and before that a linksys standalone router and I've never had issues. I have dozens of connected devices and am on a VPN for work 24/7 and do a ton of gaming. Never had an issue. Linksys is great

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