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At the same time, it runs a vendor-modified OpenWrt 21.02 build with kernel 5.4.246. That makes the buying decision more complex than simply asking whether the device has 5G and OpenWrt.",{"id":228,"data":474,"type":42},{"text":475,"level":231},"Part of the ZBT Z8102AX Test Series",{"id":233,"data":477,"type":222},{"text":478},"This article focuses on the buying decision. The main review is available at \u002Fblog\u002Fzbt-z8102ax-5g-openwrt-router-review. The hardware and packaging review is available at \u002Fblog\u002Fzbt-z8102ax-hardware-packaging-review. The firmware article is available at \u002Fblog\u002Fzbt-z8102ax-openwrt-2102-firmware-review. The modem article is available at \u002Fblog\u002Fzbt-z8102ax-rm500u-ea-5g-modem-test. 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It is a serious enough sample device for further testing.",{"id":257,"data":495,"type":268},{"items":496,"style":267},[497,498,499,500,501,502,503],"The router boots reliably","The modem is detected correctly","The SIM card is recognized","The mobile connection works","The system remains stable for several days","The user understands OpenWrt basics or wants to learn them","The device is used for testing, homelab, backup WAN or advanced networking",{"id":270,"data":505,"type":42},{"text":506,"level":231},"When Buying Is Risky",{"id":274,"data":508,"type":222},{"text":509},"Buying becomes risky when the buyer expects a polished consumer experience, automatic updates, simple support and a modern long-term firmware path. 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