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Special software for Tenda AC21 model Unique firmware tailored specifically for this AC unit

Special software for Tenda AC21 model Unique firmware tailored specifically for this AC unit

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ArtQ_Q
Member
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06-22-2020, 05:41 PM
#1
Hello, I’m checking if anyone knows about custom firmware for this router. It seems like Tenda devices are essentially rebrands of other models. I think it uses a Realtek chipset, and I saw that OpenWRT doesn’t support Realtek, but I’m not certain. Could you share more details about the model or chipset? Your product page is helpful too: https://www.tendacn.com/product/AC21.html Thanks for your help!
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ArtQ_Q
06-22-2020, 05:41 PM #1

Hello, I’m checking if anyone knows about custom firmware for this router. It seems like Tenda devices are essentially rebrands of other models. I think it uses a Realtek chipset, and I saw that OpenWRT doesn’t support Realtek, but I’m not certain. Could you share more details about the model or chipset? Your product page is helpful too: https://www.tendacn.com/product/AC21.html Thanks for your help!

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Broflash
Senior Member
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06-24-2020, 01:10 PM
#2
I haven’t located any research either, so I’m not holding my breath. Third-party firmware creators will dedicate time and effort into hardware only if there’s sufficient demand and the resources are manageable. Designing firmware from scratch would consume too much time and probably become ineffective if the router eventually fails.
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Broflash
06-24-2020, 01:10 PM #2

I haven’t located any research either, so I’m not holding my breath. Third-party firmware creators will dedicate time and effort into hardware only if there’s sufficient demand and the resources are manageable. Designing firmware from scratch would consume too much time and probably become ineffective if the router eventually fails.