OpenWrt as a Dumb Access Point: The Right Way
To turn an OpenWrt router into a dumb access point, disable its DHCP server, give its LAN a static IP…
Category: OpenWrt & Firmware
Flashing, running, and tuning OpenWrt and other third-party router firmware at home.
OpenWrt VLAN Configuration: Segment Your Home Network
To configure VLANs on modern OpenWrt you use DSA bridge VLAN filtering: open the br-lan device, add your VLAN IDs,…
OpenWrt VPN Setup Guide: WireGuard for Remote Access
The fastest way to set up a VPN on OpenWrt is a WireGuard server: install the WireGuard packages, create a…
OpenWrt vs Stock Firmware: Should You Flash Your Router?
OpenWrt beats stock firmware on security lifespan, segmentation, VPN, and bufferbloat control; stock firmware wins only on hand-holding — it…
Best Routers for OpenWrt in 2026
The best OpenWrt router in 2026 for most people is a current MediaTek Filogic-based Wi-Fi 6 box like the GL.iNet…
How to Install OpenWrt: A Step-by-Step Guide
Installing OpenWrt takes about twenty minutes: confirm your exact router model and revision on the Table of Hardware, download the…
The OpenWrt Guide: Open-Source Router Firmware, Explained
OpenWrt is open-source Linux firmware that replaces the software your router shipped with, turning a $100 consumer box into a…