Yea, I explored the Web UI a bit and noticed some of the same features that are included in my v1 AX58U running Merlin. That's nice and all, but I defintely wanted the ability to use AMTM to run scMerlin, AdGuard Home, and Skynet.V2 has slightly better hardware. Your family member may not need Asuswrt-Merlin. Asuswrt 388 code base is coming with almost all Asuswrt-Merlin features. What's missing is custom scripts and advanced VPN configurations. Simple selective routing is available in the new Asuswrt via VPN Fusion.
scMerlin, AdGuard Home, and Skynet.
Thats a real shame. I spent an hour or so looking around the web for the v1 device, but unfortunately they are all v2 now.Nothing planned. It will come if it comes.
I assure you I won't - I know the benefits of the Merlin firmware and all of it's wonders, and it's unlikely I'll ever go back to another brand of router either. I've pushed my AX58U v1 pretty hard over the last two years, and it's taken the beating pretty damn well.Don't listen too closely to users who don't use Asus routers at all. Let alone know the benefits of amtm + scripts either.
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