Oct 15, 2023 · router without Wifi: in Network > Interfaces verify if wan interface is available - if not add wan with DHCP client on ie. eth1 (follow device instructions) router with Wifi: follow this accesspoint: in Network > interfaces edit lan and set protocol to DHCP client; enable Wi-Fi network in Network > Wireless and set country code. With multiple ...

Feb 24, 2024 · TL;DR: Recommended routers are in the next message. I am looking for a router that I can recommend to people who want to try OpenWrt. They hear us say, "OpenWrt is the greatest. Just install it!" They are intrigued, but not yet convinced. They want an inexpensive, no-hassle, can't fail device for their first foray into Open Source software. Critical characteristics below. (NB These have been ...

Dec 21, 2024 · Solved by noob. I had: Linksys WRT32x with DD-WRT (v3.0 44715) in both (!) parttitions. Task: to get newest ver. of OpenWRT (23.05.5) on one partition and OEM on other. Problem: DD-WRT do not write OEM or OpenWRT firmware by using standart "Firmware update" from web GUI. It doing something but after reboot I have DD-WRT again. To use "mtd" for direct writing to partition I did not find ...

Oct 4, 2023 · Hello everyone! Earlier I had RT-N11P, but after the router was constantly slowing down and speed also, I decided to buy Archer C6, thinking that I will recieve V3.2 but in the end they gave me a downgrade version of V3.2 (or rather V4), which is even worse than my old router ASUS RT-N11P (in terms of network coverage and stability). Previously past ASUS router served without slowing down for ...

Jan 28, 2025 · The Cudy WR3000S is a great newcomer router. It can currently be found with OpenWRT 24 support. Since it shares the same MediaTek chip as the WR3000, it's also capable of approx 370 Mbps with SQM. Can be found at Amazon USA for $60 here and £50 in …

Jan 27, 2025 · The world moves on, and the recommendations in Best "newcomer router" - 2024 have evolved, too. The next post lists the current winners. I'll keep it updated as I get new recommendations. My criteria remain the same: inexpensive, easy to flash, full ability to fight bufferbloat, etc. These are the critical characteristics: Supports official STABLE OpenWrt 23.05.x. No snapshot builds. I will ...

Dec 21, 2023 · Hello everyone, I flashed OpenWrt on a router that is not officially compatible. Everything is working, but I can't seem to set it to repeater mode.

Sep 11, 2023 · I have been reading about mesh networks and come to the conclusion that it might be worth trying tro create a mesh network at home. It would simplify my setup and hopefully eliminate the weak/dead spots we currently have. I was considering to purchase some GL.iNet 1300 units but then started to wonder what would be the difference between those and buying, say, a group of BT Hub 5/PlusNet Hub ...

Jan 24, 2019 · The OpenWrt router's LAN address does not matter. Internet (public IP) -> main router -> Open Wrt's WAN IP on the main router's LAN -> Openwrt WAN -> Dropbear SSH. On the main router: Reserve / static lease a DHCP address for the OpenWrt router's WAN interface Forward a port from the Internet to port 22 at the OpenWrt router's IP known above ...

Jan 16, 2022 · Hey all, I've been enjoying my RPi 4 router and it seems to be a popular topic so I thought I'd write up a quick article to help people get started with their own setup. If you have any feedback or would like to propose an edit please feel free to open an issue or PR on GitHub. So You Want To Build a Raspberry Pi Router With the increasing prevalence of gigabit-speed home internet connections ...