: Ensure that you have the correct firmware version for your device. Back up your current configuration and understand that there's a risk of bricking your device if the process isn't followed correctly.
: OpenWRT often supports devices well beyond their official support life. This means that even as TP-Link discontinues support for the W1700K, users can continue to receive updates and benefit from the OpenWRT community's contributions. w1700k openwrt exclusive
This is : not vendor lock-in, but community lock-in . : Ensure that you have the correct firmware
: Support for the Airoha AN7581 chipset was recently added to the OpenWrt master branch w1700k openwrt exclusive