R4 router

[SturmButcher]

Here is a summary of features that would make the next Netduma router a market leader for gamers and power users.

1. Hardware & Design:

Form Factor: Adopt a vertical, space-saving design similar to the Asus AX86U for better cooling and antenna performance.

Core Specs:

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): Essential for future-proofing.

CPU: A fast Quad-Core processor (2.2 GHz+).

RAM: 1 GB minimum to ensure smooth performance with advanced DumaOS features.

Universal Power Adapter: A power supply that supports a 110-240V input range, making it suitable for global use.

2. Connectivity:

Multi-Gig Ports: At least two 2.5 Gbps ports (one configurable for WAN/LAN) should be standard.

Fast USB: A USB 3.2 port for high-speed network storage (NAS) functionality.

3. Software & DumaOS Enhancements:

Dedicated IoT Network: Provide a separate, isolated SSID for IoT devices to enhance security.

Hardware-Accelerated VPN: Native support for modern protocols like WireGuard with minimal speed loss.

Smarter QoS: An adaptive QoS that automatically prioritizes applications like video calls and games.

Built-in Ad-Blocker: Network-wide ad and tracker blocking functionality.

[Netduma Fraser]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll pass them along to the team. Though half the software suggestions the R3 does have already!

[18RayF]

What QOS does the R3 use ?

[Netduma Fraser]

16 minutes ago, 18RayF said:

What QOS does the R3 use ?

SQM but there is more to it than that. We're also working on something better than the current offering as well which you can see a bit more about here: https://netduma.com/blog/how-to-fix-bufferbloat

[SturmButcher]

5 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll pass them along to the team. Though half the software suggestions the R3 does have already!

Great, I haven't used the netduma (moved to Asus) because the updates were too slow (xr500) and the hardware was a bit outdated, looking for WiFi 7, fast router, big performance, small footprint

[Chris J]

@Netduma Fraser has any progress been made on the R3 beta selection group? I answered the questionnaire and would be interested in testing the ACC feature and providing feedback when it's released for the next phase of testing.

[Netduma Fraser]

On 10/10/2025 at 10:29 PM, Chris J said:

@Netduma Fraser has any progress been made on the R3 beta selection group? I answered the questionnaire and would be interested in testing the ACC feature and providing feedback when it's released for the next phase of testing.

We don't have an ETA/schedule, we're allowing people to enter the poll ahead of time to make sure everyone has the same opportunity and when the team are ready with a build they'll make their selections and add those people to the group

[Rodolfo Lima]

On 10/10/2025 at 13:48, Netduma Fraser said:

SQM, mas há mais do que isso. Também estamos trabalhando em algo melhor do que a oferta atual, sobre o qual você pode ver mais detalhes aqui:  https://netduma.com/blog/how-to-fix-bufferbloat

Falta muito para liberar a nova atualização?

[Netduma Fraser]

On 10/15/2025 at 1:25 PM, Rodolfo Lima said:

Falta muito para liberar a nova atualização?

We don't give out ETAs as you know, once the team finalize a build they're happy with they will make the selections from the poll topic and add them to the group

[Mrbchambers]

On 10/10/2025 at 4:35 PM, SturmButcher said:

Here is a summary of features that would make the next Netduma router a market leader for gamers and power users.

1. Hardware & Design:

Form Factor: Adopt a vertical, space-saving design similar to the Asus AX86U for better cooling and antenna performance.

Core Specs:

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): Essential for future-proofing.

CPU: A fast Quad-Core processor (2.2 GHz+).

RAM: 1 GB minimum to ensure smooth performance with advanced DumaOS features.

Universal Power Adapter: A power supply that supports a 110-240V input range, making it suitable for global use.

2. Connectivity:

Multi-Gig Ports: At least two 2.5 Gbps ports (one configurable for WAN/LAN) should be standard.

Fast USB: A USB 3.2 port for high-speed network storage (NAS) functionality.

3. Software & DumaOS Enhancements:

Dedicated IoT Network: Provide a separate, isolated SSID for IoT devices to enhance security.

Hardware-Accelerated VPN: Native support for modern protocols like WireGuard with minimal speed loss.

Smarter QoS: An adaptive QoS that automatically prioritizes applications like video calls and games.

Built-in Ad-Blocker: Network-wide ad and tracker blocking functionality.

 I know I would buy one, how many others would, lets have a poll? Could you have it ready to ship say by January 2026? I jest of course, though FTTP is finally coming to my area, and I would like to get 1.6Gb, and have my router cope with that sort of throughput.

This was a little flippant, but getting serious; what does the future look like for the much loved (IMHO), much needed gaming router from Netduma?