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forum threadPennyFound | Staff posted Jun 11, 2025 05:27 AM

Linksys Hydra Pro 6 AX5400 Mesh WiFi 6 Router (Refurbished, MR5500-AMZ) $39.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime

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Woot [woot.com] has Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Mesh WiFi 6 Router (Refurbished, MR5500-AMZ) for $39.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+.
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Jun 11, 2025 01:28 PM
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frollicJun 11, 2025 01:28 PM
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OpenWRT capable ...
Jun 11, 2025 02:01 PM
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mja28Jun 11, 2025 02:01 PM
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Hail Hydra!
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Jun 11, 2025 02:40 PM
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This MR5500 router compares well to the Asus RT-AX86U in terms of performance (see here [cnet.com] and here [tomsguide.com]).

I am very tempted to get this. I am using a Linksys MX4200 router as an access point, essentially, and it is working well. Do I need another router?
Jun 11, 2025 02:59 PM
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ClorettesJun 11, 2025 02:59 PM
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Quote from deelseaker :
This MR5500 router compares well to the Asus RT-AX86U in terms of performance (see here [cnet.com] and here [tomsguide.com]).

I am very tempted to get this. I am using a Linksys MX4200 router as an access point, essentially, and it is working well. Do I need another router?

Same. I have 2 Asus ax3000 mesh routers and was going to add a 3rd. But maybe getting 3 of these is a better option
Jun 11, 2025 03:31 PM
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XtremethJun 11, 2025 03:31 PM
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Quote from frollic :
OpenWRT capable ...

Link for this?
Jun 11, 2025 03:42 PM
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tomalphinJun 11, 2025 03:42 PM
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Can not find this router on OpenWRT website.

DDWRT seems to support it though...
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/v...p?t=336840
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Jun 11, 2025 06:10 PM
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yebaJun 11, 2025 06:10 PM
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is this more stable than LN1301(MX4300)? I have mesh running with default FW on MX4300 but every 2 months, i need to reboot the mesh

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Jun 11, 2025 11:30 PM
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ScarletBoundary453Jun 11, 2025 11:30 PM
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Its still in snapshots: https://downloads.openwrt.org/sna...x/ipq50xx/
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Jun 12, 2025 02:02 AM
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deelseaker
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For price comparison, this refurbished router has been $50 on Amazon [amazon.com] since March. It is also sold by Woot there but with a better return policy. This still leaves me on the fence because of the meager $10 discount and Woot's limited return policy.
Jun 12, 2025 03:41 AM
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RedflyerJun 12, 2025 03:41 AM
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Wifi6 only. This is essentially ewaste. Get triband wifi6e that you can mesh together at least.
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Jun 12, 2025 08:54 AM
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frollicJun 12, 2025 08:54 AM
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Quote from Xtremeth :
Link for this?
Image link have already been provided, flashing instruction's here: https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwr...ac2379c7fe
Jun 13, 2025 03:21 PM
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mja28Jun 13, 2025 03:21 PM
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Quote from Redflyer :
Wifi6 only. This is essentially ewaste. Get triband wifi6e that you can mesh together at least.

Some people don't need fancy Wi-fi especially if they just surf the internet/ youtube /,,,etc around the house. My parents(1500 sq ft house), for example all they do is Facebook and YouTube,and Whatsapp video live with the family.
Jun 18, 2025 10:52 PM
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memitoJun 18, 2025 10:52 PM
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Is this better than those rebranded Asus T-Mobile routers? I am about to try and do a mesh system in my house.
Jun 23, 2025 12:55 PM
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gclc1216Jun 23, 2025 12:55 PM
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Do they still provide firmware update for this router? It's been out for few years now

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Jul 05, 2025 05:43 PM
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SkipwireJul 05, 2025 05:43 PM
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Purchased this router a week ago and it's e-waste. New firmware update makes Hydra Pro 6 difficult to change to OpenWRT or DDWRT. In stock form, the hidden HTML menus make this router less user friendly. Plus side is there is two configurations that are saved. Used dual configuration to unbrick the device.

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