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Is the Phicomm K3C a good option at $25?

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Is the Phicomm K3C a good option at $25?

Im looking to upgrade from an old N router and I'd like to know what features are missing from a typical ac router. I'll be putting dd-wrt on.

Otherwise, if there is another option at about $10-15 more, that would be fine.
 
I'll be putting dd-wrt on.

The SNB review is here:
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wir...mm-k3c-ac1900-mu-mimo-gigabit-router-reviewed

No DD-WRT support, you have to use it with the firmware provided by the manufacturer.

Discussion on SNB forums:
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/phicomm-k3c-ac1900-mu-mimo-gigabit-router-reviewed.45537/

A router with some issues and no support. This is why it is $25 only. Liquidation sale price.

My advise - forget about it. Better get a popular model router from a well known manufacturer.
 
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OP,
Go for the K3 instead @ $50, as it has the same hardware internals as the high end Asus RT-AC88U. I *think* the K3 might be able to have DD-WRT installed on it but don't quote me!
 
OP,
Go for the K3 instead @ $50, as it has the same hardware internals as the high end Asus RT-AC88U. I *think* the K3 might be able to have DD-WRT installed on it but don't quote me!

I think it might've been openwrt, not dd wrt. I think I remember seeing on the chinese forums they were working on it. Paldier had openwrt/custom firmware. Will need to look further in to it when I have time.

There's also something from Russian forums too. Will have to look in to that, too.

https://m.habr.com/ru/post/473692/

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=956501&st=60

Edit: I might give it a try anyways since its so cheap.
 
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