Hahahaha. I still remember the talk about the router that looked like hubcaps. I don't think an Aerodynamic design is good for anything other than throwing and potentially saving an unsubstantiated amount on gas prices.
If the design doesn't win them over, then the
unsubstantiated potential for gas price savings will. Every one will be too afraid of the super WiFi-mode once those antennas open up!
Ouch! Forgot about the Looks and only judged the 6000 by it's abilities to perform in my environment (and the ability to deactivate the aura lights)!
What is the best way to use Firewalla with Asuswrt-Merlin ? would you recommend disabling the Asus-Merlin firewall or perhaps running the Router in AP mode?
So its been a while since I was on this site. I'm still using Firewalla Purple and happy with it. So I have my Firewalla connected to my Frontier modem upstream and downstream to a smart switch. From the smart switch I have two APs attached: One my Asus AX88U (configured AP mode) and the other my Netgear wifi AP WAX620. The later Netgear is VLAN capable while Asus is not (and I have 2 VLANs so far on it for Private discrete networking and Guest). The Asus AX88U has an AX68U in mesh mode on other side of house. The Asus APs are for IoTs, video and security cameras in different groups on Firewalla. As router Firewalla Purple allows 5 VLANs and a separate wifi discrete network as well. So to answer your question only the Firewalla is the hardware firewall and router I use. I do use Nordvpn in Nordlynx mode on computers but rely upon Nordvpn through Firewallas guest network (and server network) in openvpn to protect everything passing through WAN. The primary reason I rely upon Firewalla is the ability to see every client and network as well as the ability to block activity that occurs. Firewalla does send notices as clients upload and download anything. I'm sorry to say my experience with Asus is as a "blackbox" relying upon an outside agent to protect the user, while not knowing or being transparent about what that agent was doing or blocking. Since I am not as sophisticated as most on this forum I need more help and transparency.
Oh, and I have current Merlin firmware on the AX88U, but I think running it AP only helps with wifi and a few other systems (but not firewall etc). The aimesh AX68U is running current Asus firmware and not Merlin.
When you say "use firewlla inline with my tenda router" what are you referring to? My understanding is that the Tenda router can be used in "AP" mode, which is what you would most likely do since Firewalla functions best in router mode. I have my Asus and Nextgear in AP mode which enables them to just concentrate on wifi and ethernet networking, and the Firewalla does the routing and firewall activity. What I have read about Tenda from some Amazon reviews is that it functions well in AP mode.
If you are using Tenda as your router (and not AP mode) then see compatibility link. Tenda Nova is compatible in "simple" mode. Router Compatibility: Simple and DHCP Mode – Firewalla
