Cudy AX3000 WiFi 6 Router – 802.11ax Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Internet Router, VPN Compatible, MU-MIMO, WireGuard, Cudy Mesh Compatible WR3000

Physically its small, probably half the size of my AX6000 Linksys. TBH you typically don't need 6gbps if your max speed is 1gbps. Most homes would be fine with AX3000.Setup was easy, access the interface @192.168.10.1 in a web browser. I had to reboot my modem for it to be picked up by the router. You basically set type of role (router, extender etc.), WiFi and VPN. There is a plethora of other options in the advanced menu. The menu isclean, nothing too flashy and that is a good thing IMO.I was able to download my VPN's Wireguard config and apply it under Wireguard client by uploading it. This should work in a similar way for other VPNs that use OpenVPN or Wireguard protocols.Apps that require a VPN were working with no additional VPN app running. You can also have it on/off for specific devices, very handy as for instance your blink camera or similar 2G device doesn't really need it to be on or might have issues.As for WiFi speeds, router is in an upstairs office. I was hitting 350+Mbps downstairs on on my phone, that is with the VPN settings applied. No issues with buffering etc. So I'd say that is decent and comparable to my MR9610v2. I have 500mbps that hits about 560-580 wired.I'll also check for a heatsink. If there are any bare chips I'll add one or two as needed. My Linksys has a huge heatsink, probably why it was so stable but it had no VPN option.Cons, due to it being smaller has less LAN ports and no USB ports for network storage etc.This brand certainly has my attention and I might add an outlet mesh node down the road or of they bring out a more advanced one this will be the 2nd mesh.All in all a cool little device and no issues on day 1. I'll report back on the heatsink and long term stability. 01/03/2024.

I've recently had the pleasure of using the Cudy New AX3000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router, and let me tell you, it's been a game changer, especially as a secure travel router. The advanced capabilities of this device have truly impressed me.The Wi-Fi 6 upgrade is the star of the show. It's not just about speed, which is blazing fast, by the way, but also about how it handles multiple devices. On a family trip, everyone's gadgets were connected without any lag or drop in performance. Streaming, gaming, browsing - you name it, the Cudy router handled it like a champ.But here's the kicker - its smart beamforming technology. This feature meant that no matter where in the hotel room we were, we got a strong, focused signal. It felt like we had brought a piece of our home network with us on vacation.The dual-core processor ensures that everything runs smoothly. Whether it's for AR/VR gaming or just regular browsing, the performance is top-notch. The whole-house coverage claim holds up pretty well too, but it was its compactness and efficiency as a travel router that won me over.The DL/UL OFDMA & MU-MIMO technology is another standout. In layman's terms, it means that this router can handle a lot of devices and data, making it perfect for environments where multiple devices are in use simultaneously. It was like having a mini data center in my backpack!Security is a big deal for me, especially when traveling. The support for various VPN protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN gave me peace of mind, knowing my family's online activities were secure and private.

I've got 3 of these. Installed OpenWRT right away as I replaced AC1750s that were using it also.Much faster than the AC1750s, my wifi 6 devices work well too.I've got 2 setup as APs and 1 is the router.For my usage these are great, been using for over a week now no issues.

Bought to bridge from my ISP modem. It seems to run a custom version of OpenWRT out of the box. They gave the option to flash to the vanilla version which I did so I could customize it a bit.Flashing was not too difficult and took less than 2 minutes to do after initializing. And of course, before attempting to flash please read the documentation first (hint: you need ethernet, WiFi will be disabled).So far it's been pretty good. WiFi 6 with good speeds both on 2.4 and 5GHz bands. I run in WPA3/WPA2 mixed modes for older device support.The wonderful maintainers for this model on OpenWRT is quite active and has released this year's version.The router only has 4 Ethernet ports at the back, 1 will be occupied for the WAN, this leaving with 3 for your devices. If you have more than 3 then you'll need to invest in a switch.I just wished it had a bit more space (both RAM and flash storage). That's one of my cavets. So only can be used as a little access point.For the money it's worth it. A lot powerful, modern and versatile than the TP-Link Archer AC series.

I have worked with many routers of the past 25 years, I am very impressed with the WIFI speed and how well the add on Mesh unit works, I think the interface is very straight forward and very easy to set up the MAC/IP binding is, Plus the port forwarding is very simple. For the price it works great!

I had a router become problematic at my parents house and it was time for a new router. They didn't need a really powerful unit, just one that can handle a few devices at home. I used Cudy routers before and I knew they were pretty good and I stumbled upon this unit.This unit is a night and day difference when it came to setup compared to the old one, which was a Netgear unit. I used my parents desktop to get everything setup since it was right next to the router anyway. But it was a breeze. Very straight forward, you don't have to be very techy at all, just follow the steps.The external antennas do help with the range as well. But the Cudy router is really small compared to routers in its class. Only drawback is that it has 3 Gigabit ports vs 4 with the competitors. But again, for my use case, it was perfectly fine.