A Journey to One-Click Start OpenClash Configuration on WanKe Cloud ‘Old Hen’ with OpenWrt

A Journey to One-Click Start OpenClash Configuration on WanKe Cloud 'Old Hen' with OpenWrt

In the previous issue, we successfully flashed OpenWrt onto the WanKe Cloud ‘Old Hen’. This time, we will introduce how to install and configure OpenClash on WanKe Cloud. First, install the OpenClash service in the OpenWrt system of WanKe Cloud. The version I am using already includes this service, and the installation process is very … Read more

The Router Flashing Software That Became Popular Due to Forced Open Source

The Router Flashing Software That Became Popular Due to Forced Open Source

Recently, while browsing Douyin, I came across router flashing and found it quite interesting, so I wanted to learn more. According to the introduction on Douyin, to achieve router flashing, one must mention OpenWrt, this internet celebrity. It is like the Android system for routers, allowing your router to transform from a basic camera to … Read more

Release of OpenWrt 24.10.3 Stable Version – 20250923

Release of OpenWrt 24.10.3 Stable Version - 20250923

After a three-month wait, today we finally welcome the official release of the fourth stable version of OpenWrt 24.10, OpenWrt 24.10.3. Previously, stable versions were released every two months, but this time it has been extended by an additional month, indicating that the changes or improvements in stability may be slightly more challenging. Let’s first … Read more

Explanation of Three Wireless Relay Methods Supported by OpenWrt

Explanation of Three Wireless Relay Methods Supported by OpenWrt

OpenWrt supports three types of wireless relays: Relay Bridge, WDS, and 802.11s.Among these three methods, only the “Relay Bridge” does not require any configuration on the upstream wireless router and does not need the upstream wireless router to provide specific features; it can be configured directly on the OpenWrt router that is to be relayed.The … Read more

Setting OpenWrt to Switch/AP Mode

Setting OpenWrt to Switch/AP Mode

2025/09/019 Friday, Lunar Calendar July 18 First Edition DAILY NEWS DAILY NEWS Setting the router to AP mode allows the main router (upstream router) to provide IP address allocation and DHCP functionality, which can reduce network latency and improve LAN NAT forwarding performance (removing one NAT reduces bandwidth resource loss). Below are several methods to … Read more

OpenWrt Security Hardening Guide (Part 2): Firewall Configuration

OpenWrt Security Hardening Guide (Part 2): Firewall Configuration

Basic Concepts of Firewalls All security topics are inseparable from the involvement of firewalls, especially in <span>OpenWrt</span>. Understanding the concept of firewall zones and the three types of rules is essential for correctly configuring SSH, VPN, port forwarding, and other functions. What is a Firewall Zone? In OpenWrt, firewalls do not write rules for individual … Read more

Gateway Product Based on OpenWRT System Software Development Obtains Software Copyright Certificate; Former Employee’s Code Theft Constitutes Infringement

Gateway Product Based on OpenWRT System Software Development Obtains Software Copyright Certificate; Former Employee's Code Theft Constitutes Infringement

Case Summary176: Supreme People’s Court (2021) Supreme Court Civil Final 51 Key Information of the Case: 1.Suzhou He Guang Company was established onJuly 12, 2006, with a registered capital of 60.3377 million yuan. Its business scope includes research, design, development, and production of programmable user switches, access network system equipment, user access service managers, gateway … Read more

OpenWrt Security Hardening Guide (Part 1): Securing Remote Access

OpenWrt Security Hardening Guide (Part 1): Securing Remote Access

Many friends have probably experienced OpenWrt, right? Have you felt its powerful and outrageous features due to its open-source and customizable nature while building your own “super router”? However, with the freedom that open-source brings, users also need to take on more security responsibilities. In this series, we will discuss the security hardening of OpenWrt, … Read more

OpenWrt Router Sichuang CT3003 Review

OpenWrt Router Sichuang CT3003 Review

Product Overview: The Sichuang CT3003 router has a design and appearance highly similar to the 360T7 router, with the packaging indicating a wireless standard of AX3000. The processor is a dual-core 1.3GHz MT7981B, manufactured by Wuhan Sichuang Yikong, which previously focused on AP products, making this router their first attempt. Unboxing and Appearance: The package … Read more