Your old router gathering dust could be the network upgrade your smart home needs
…If you have an old router, cables, or a switch lying around, there’s a good chance you can flash custom firmware such as FreshTomato, DD-WRT, or OpenWrt and get it…
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More videosThrowing away your old network equipment is a fool’s errand - here’s what to do with it instead
…Older routers may also support third-party firmware like DD-WRT or OpenWrt, which could turn it into a VPN endpoint, network monitor, or even the backbone of an isolated network segment…
Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your router's dirty secret
…Even custom firmware like DD-WRT, OpenWrt, or OPNsense has many more features, but if you were going for a combo router, you might not want to DIY your home network equipment…
Your router is about to stop getting security updates - here's what to do
…For example, something like OpenWRT, a Linux-based router OS, can be installed on a surprising amount of proprietary hardware, but it's not compatible with everything. Some devices have excellent support…
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Openwrt as dumb ap
After installing openwrt, and removing these 3 packages (dnsmasq, odhcp, and firewall). And change to DHCP client. You will have one of the best access point.. submitted by /u/No_Barnacle6600 to r/openwrt [link] [comment…
Openwrt on x86 architecture
I have come across an igel and am wondering about putting openwrt on it with a USB3 to nic interface. Looking through the sites I don't see the option for x86. Am I over looking it? submitted by /u/Neptunepanther5 to r/o…
Moving from easymesh to openwrt. Please tell me a way to use my old routers.
Hello. Need some help. I have 3 tp link ax10 routers of which 2 are satellite nodes in easymesh config. I was thinking of buying dlink m30 to configure openwrt on it. Is there a way where I can only replace my one main a…
Prepping an old OpenWRT router for sale
For the security-paranoid, what would be the recommended steps to prepare a router with OpenWRT on it for sale? I want to make sure no private keys or comparable are left sitting around, or recoverable by the dedicated h…
Is Flint 2 Still Best OpenWRT Router in 2026?
I'd like to upgrade my home router with WiFi. Is Flint 2 Still the Best OpenWRT Router? What about 6ghz? I live in a city with many apartment buildings and units, so there are countless Wi-Fi networks nearby. Thanks!
I thought I needed a new router, but turning my old one into an access point fixed more than I expected
…If your old router is really old, then flashing OpenWRT or FreshTomato can give it modern features like VLANs or WPA3 security that it didn't have originally, meaning even the oldest…
Your switch's management VLAN is sitting on the same network as your smart plug, and that's a massive security problem
…On platforms like OPNsense, pfSense, and OpenWrt, the same capability is an Avahi package, which, if you're running any of those, you probably already knew. Related 5 simple network tests that…
I stopped dismissing FreeBSD after trying out its modern distros
…Personally, I’m not very fond of pfSense’s recent licensing decisions, but it delivered a stable experience when I migrated to it from my Raspberry Pi-powered OpenWRT firewall ages ago…
CNX Software - Embedded Systems News
…RISC-V processor, OpenSBI open-source boot stack, and StartWrt operating system, a fork of OpenWrt. Start9 router specifications: SoC – SpacemiT K1 CPU – 8-core X60 RISC-V processor with single-core…
That old router in your drawer can still fix your worst Wi-Fi problems
…Some older routers may even support custom firmware like DD-WRT or OpenWrt if the stock software feels limited. This is one setup that will feel remarkably convenient and seamless in daily…
Qualcomm Wi-Fi 8 solutions - FastConnect 8800 Mobile Client and Qualcomm Dragonwing Networking Platforms - CNX Software
…DL), MU-MIMO (UL/DL) Ethernet -2x 10GbE The WiFi 8 + 5G FWA chip runs OpenWrt, RDK-B, or prplOS and is supported by the Qualcomm AI Stack. Qualcomm Dragonwing N8/N7…