Okay, so I've been using this little beast for a month now, and wow – it's basically turned me into a walking hotspot wizard. The setup? Stupid easy. Like 'why-didn't-I-get-this-sooner' easy. Plugged in my SIM, connected via browser, and bam – instant internet.
The battery life is no joke either. That 5000mAh lasts through my whole workday at coffee shops (yes, I'm that person). And when it does die? USB-C charging means I can juice it up with the same cable as my phone. Genius.
Now the not-so-great: Only 2.4GHz WiFi feels kinda ancient in 2024. My smart home devices keep fighting for bandwidth like seagulls over fries. Also that boot-up time? First time I thought it was broken until I realized it's just... contemplative.
But here's why I'm keeping it: The VPN features are insane. OpenVPN + WireGuard means I can securely access my home network from anywhere. Plus the failover between LTE and Ethernet works seamlessly – no more dropped Zoom calls!
Final verdict? If you need reliable internet on the go and don't mind tinkering (it IS OpenWrt after all), this is worth every penny. Just maybe wait for a 5GHz version if that's a dealbreaker.