My archer C7 V2 is toasted

[cpucpu]

It served me almost 10 years. But I just removed the top plastic wrap, and underneath there were vents I didn't notice. It just rained here, and I have leaks...

My main PC is connected through ethernet, and the AC wifi seemed just fine. Other than that a couple of IP cameras, and a mini pc (frigate/hass). I think i can get another one for about 30 bucks from ebay. My main concern is the version, from what I remember newer ones were not compatible with gargoyle.

Is there any other device I should consider? or just go for it.

[Lantis]

We support V1, 2, 4 and 5.

If your internet speed is likely to increase, maybe consider a more performant device.

[cpucpu]

Do you mean like one of the Marvell Armada XP/370 Routers? That list doesn't provide that many choices that aren't older models IIUC.

[Lantis]

The latest supported device list is scattered through the code and on my site. Not sure which you would prefer to browse through.

In the code, look at the “profile_images” file for each target/profile
https://github.com/ericpaulbishop/gargo ... 10/targets

On my site, have a poke around, search the lists
https://www.lantisproject.com/downloads ... EwMjQiXV19

Do I recommend the marvel devices?
It’s complex. They’re fast, should handle most connections fine. The wifi however is a mess.

[cpucpu]

Gemini listed as 'budget gargoyle-compatible ax routers':
TP-Link Archer AX23
Netgear WAX206 / WAX220
Cudy WR3000(h/s/e)
Xiaomi AX3000T

The first 2 are harder to get from ebay. Cudy is fine, but xiaomi is the cheapest.
Is there an image available for AX3000T?

It is mentioned in '/config' but not listed on '/profile_images'. Nor in your website. I checked OpenWrt's newest TOH and it's there. I'm aiming at ~50USD. Might need 2.

[Lantis]

If that’s the one you’re interested in, I’m 95% sure we can do a build for it. I’ll try it shortly and let you know.
I don’t have any way of flash testing it of course.

[pythonic]

I'd suggest carefully perusing the OpenWrt AX3000T ToH page, as it looks like there's a new version that's not supported by OpenWrt. The initial flashing process looks quite intricate too so I'd suggest installing OpenWrt 24.10.5 first - that way if you run into problems you have a much bigger community to seek help from. Once OpenWrt is running, installing Gargoyle would then be straightforward using OpenWrt's flash function to install a Gargoyle sysupgrade image.

The Cudy WR3000E is similarly plagued by a new version (v2) unsupported by OpenWrt.