| Feature | Stock Firmware | OpenWRT / ROOter | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1-click in UI | Requires TFTP or serial TTL | | 5G modem support | Full, carrier-certified | Experimental (may lose 5G SA) | | Advanced QoS | Basic | Full CAKE, SQM | | Risk level | Low | High (you can lose modem firmware) | | Best for | Average home user | Tinkerers, WISPs |