what's the current guidance with using merlinwrt 3006 on mesh nodes?

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when using merlinwrt 3006, is it preferred to use merlin's 3006 for the aimesh nodes?

previously discussions seemed to lean toward using stock fw on the nodes but after reading "dong's" latest thoughts on asuswrt 5.0, i get the sense that he favors using merlinwrt on the nodes as well.

 

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when using merlinwrt 3006, is it preferred to use merlin's 3006 for the aimesh nodes?

previously discussions seemed to lean toward using stock fw on the nodes but after reading "dong's" latest thoughts on asuswrt 5.0, i get the sense that he favors using merlinwrt on the nodes as well.

Merlin firmware is not needed on AiMesh nodes. Asus firmware works well for nodes.
However, there can be a case where Merlin firmware is used on nodes. For example: if you need to use a newer version of Samba to support a USB storage device connected to a node. Still, a NAS is a better choice for storage.

 

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This is from Merlin's documentation
"While Merlin-based nodes seem to work fine so far, there is generally little benefit in running it on a node, so it's generally recommended to leave your nodes on the stock Asus firmware."

 

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However, there can be a case where Merlin firmware is used on nodes. For example: if you need to use a newer version of Samba to support a USB storage device connected to a node. Still, a NAS is a better choice for storage.

interesting. i've read a piece on nas vs usb. for my home use, i've had a 2g ssd plugged directly into the 3.0 port. it's been solid for several years now over 3 different routers. my av equipment grabs media just fine with no glitches. with the pc's though, there are occasions when i have to run the troubleshooter before i can access the drive but that's it.