The W1700K launched as a cutting-edge access point provided by Quantum Fiber (Lumen/CenturyLink). While the hardware was top-tier for its time, the user experience was severely restricted:
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: Because the device is often sold cheaply on the second-hand market (eBay/Mercari) after customers switch ISPs, it has become one of the most cost-effective ways to run a Wi-Fi 7 OpenWrt setup. Why This Matters w1700k openwrt