Introducing the expanding range of Cudy Products available at Scoop, where routers take centre stage with their impressive array of high-value features. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a convenient side-by-side comparison of the Cudy routers. In addition, we delve into each of the feature's best use-case scenarios, providing you with a deeper understanding of their practical applications. Join us as we explore the realm of Cudy routers and uncover the ideal match for your networking needs.
Products Featured: CD-WR1200, CD-WR1300, CD-X6, CD-LT500, CD-LT700, CD-M1200, CD-M1300 and CD-M1800.
Custom DNS Override
One of the features that all Cudy routers support is the Custom DNS option. Custom DNS allows the router to bypass all statically assigned or hard-coded DNS settings on connected clients and forces them to use the DNS address in the setting. No matter which device you choose, this option will be available to you.
DNS over TLS
DNS queries are encrypted to increase security and prevent hackers from knowing which sites you are accessing. All but one router, the CD-WR1200, supports this feature. Being a more cost-effective option, it does lack some features that the others provide, but should not detract from just how well it performs for that price point.
Dynamic DNS
The DDNS account options that all Cudy routers offer are extensive. It supports the popular DynDNS, No-IP and OpenDNS as well as a wide range of other service providers. With Cudy, you can feel confident that no matter who you choose to host your DynDNS account with, it is likely to be supported.
VPN Server & Client
Whether you are looking to work from home or just remotely access an internal service, VPNs will secure that connection from prying eyes or those with malicious intent. Making sure that your router supports this is a great benefit.
VPNs are supported across all Cudy routers and include some popular protocols such as Wireguard, OpenVPN and Zerotier. All of Cudy’s routers, except the CD-WR1200, support VPN Server and Client mode. The CD-WR1200 only supports VPN client mode.
Cudy Whole Home Mesh
Cudy Mesh is a quick and easy way to extend WiFi coverage using almost any of their wireless hardware. Allowing users to extend their networks with a push of a button makes this feature stand out. Additionally, the links are auto-healing which makes this fantastic for multi-AP installations where cabling is not possible. Make sure to match the wireless standard of the extender with the main router for the best wireless performance.
The mesh can also be cabled and will automatically detect the connection and change to wired mesh mode, eliminating the speed loss associated with wireless repeating. Almost all Cudy routers support the Cudy Mesh feature. This includes desktop WiFi routers, mesh systems, and 2-pin range extenders that plug into wall sockets.
There are some limitations to certain products. The CD-WR1200 does not support the Cudy Mesh feature. The CD-LT500 and CD-LT700 can only be used as the main access point in a Cudy Mesh network. This is an understandable limitation as they are LTE routers and are unlikely to be used as mesh nodes.
OpenWRT
OpenWRT provides a fully writable file system with package management. This allows users to customise their router to suit their needs using specific packages. This is limited to CD-WR1300, CD-X6 and CD-M1800 and the firmware can be found on the respective product pages.
We hope that this helps you find the right router for your next installation or addition to your network. You are also able to use Cudy’s Emulator to access the GUI of certain products for a more in-depth overview of their functionality. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact your local Scoop branch for more information.
