OpenWrt 24.10.0 has been released as the first stable version, receiving positive feedback from users for its features and security enhancements for consumer devices. Users share their experiences with OpenWrt, expressing its ease of use and flexibility, especially for managing home network configurations. Some challenge remains in tracking custom changes made to the settings compared to the default configurations. The release supports new functionalities, like IPv6 tunneling, making it a solid choice for tech-savvy users looking for reliable networking options. However, there are discussions around the complexity involved in setting it up compared to other solutions like pfSense. Overall, the community is excited about the advancements and potential for OpenWrt in the consumer router space, with suggestions that more routers should adopt it as a standard base. Users appreciate the official hardware support that simplifies the installation process and improves performance, particularly in scenarios involving high-speed connections.