Alternative Hardware

ASUSWhile -we Higher-endrecommend modelsMikroTik (RT-AX86U,routers, RT-AX88U,several etc.)other brands support WireGuard. These options haven't been tested by us, but should work with firmwareyour Nekotopia configuration.

Consumer Router Options

ASUS

support clientandserver.

Model	Price	WireGuard Support
RT-AX86U	~$250	Firmware 388.x+
RT-AX88U	~$300	Firmware 388.x+
GT-AX11000	~$400	Gaming-focused, fastest WireGuard

Their

Notes: ASUS gaming routers arehandle particularlyWireGuard goodexceptionally atwell it, getting (400-800 Mbps throughput.throughput). Requires firmware version 388.x or newer.

TP-Link

-Some (AX55,AX73,andnewer)haveWireGuard,butit'sfirmware-versiondependent

Model	Price	WireGuard Support
Archer modelsAX55	~$100	Firmware-dependent
Archer addedAX73	~$150	Firmware-dependent

and

Notes: WireGuard support varies by region.region and firmware version. Not as mature as ASUS.ASUS implementation.

GL.iNet

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These arecompact the darlings of the WireGuard crowd. Theyrouters run OpenWrt under the hood with a user-friendly UIinterface.

ontop.Modelslikethe and

Model	Price	Notes
Mango (GL-MT300N)	~$30	Tiny, great for travel
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000,MT3000)	~$90),90	WiFi 6, excellent performance
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000,MT6000)	~$190),190	High-end home router

Notes: GL.iNet devices are popular in the tiny Mango (GL-MT300N, ~$30) all have WireGuard bakedcommunity in.for Verytheir easy setup. The trade-off isTrade-off: they're designed more for travel/prosumer devices,use notthan as powerhouse home routers.

Alternative Platforms

If you prefer running WireGuard on general-purpose hardware:

• Raspberry Pi — Perfect for a dedicated VPN gateway (~$35-75)
• Old PC with pfSense/OPNsense — Full-featured firewall with WireGuard
• OpenWrt device — Any supported router can run WireGuard

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Tip: If you're unsure, stick with a MikroTik hEX. It's what we use and support best.