I have two GL iNet router models that are going End-Of-Support (EOS) within the next 6 weeks. My AR750S, which I use daily as my travel router, EOS date is: October 26th, 2024. My Microuter-N300, which is working as a VPN server, goes EOS on November 2nd, 2024.
Both routers were still being sold when the first announcements of the 4.x firmware were made on this forum, and within this forum, many commitments by GL iNet employees have been made that these devices would receive 4.x support.
In May, GL iNet posted on their blog:
Which is a commitment that almost all their currently supported routers, including these router models, would have at least beta 4.6.x firmware, by now. This is due to known security issues.
As of today, there are no beta or released 4.6.x firmware versions available for these router models. The N300 is still on 3.218 with no availability of 4.x, and the AR750S is on 4.3.x.
GL iNet has just released beta 4.7 firmware for 3 router models and has left every other router model they claim to support way behind.
I have heard from other users that I should just buy some new GL-iNet routers, but why make more e-waste in the world when the speed of these routers still meets my needs. These router models are smaller, lighter and use less power, so are greener, than any of the newer GL iNet router models. As I travel the world full-time, and live out of a suitcase: Size, weight and power matters, but so does security.
GL iNets own blog recommends that we all upgrade to 4.6 firmware. See:
What I am asking for myself and for other users of GL iNet routers going EOS soon, is that GL iNet commits to supporting all the models listed on the blog page through at least the 4.6.x firmware cycle. I don’t expect support forever, but I do expect stable 4.6.x firmware with the features listed on the blog pages. Seeing the slow pace of GL iNet getting 4.6.x out for their newer router models, I don’t expect that this firmware will be available and stable for a while, long after many of our routers goes EOS.
On the bottom of the GL iNet blog page is this commitment. I hope that they can live up to it.
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GL.iNet builds network hardware and software solutions that bring affordable and secure network connectivity to families and businesses all over the world. We work with a wide range of industries, solving everyday internet problems in offices, and providing complex networking solutions such as smart buildings and IoT Networks. At GL.iNet, We believe all successful businesses build upon a strong and secure foundation, which is why our highest priority is perfecting network security and reliability for our partners.
GL iNet: Please don’t walk away from your commitments to your customers.
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That's a good one