Good point..., A path I like. But, since flashing with DD-WRT voids the warranty..., I like to get the router that is "compatible" with DD-WRT, let the community at large do all the experimenting during the time I run down the warranty from Netgear..., then at the end, switch. There is risk that you could "brick" your router..., and, since you pay for the warranty..., the damn thing should friggin' work, out of the box...,
I know, I know, I get pretty demanding... 😉 I'm used to the quality level of Carver gear, and excellence of work done by the techs, here on TCS!... 🤓