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

JD Cloud Arthur AX1800 Pro Router Review

JD Cloud Arthur AX1800 Pro Router Review

Product Introduction: The JD Cloud Arthur AX1800 Pro is one of the most cost-effective hard/soft routing devices of 2024. This device was originally a CDN product from JD Cloud (related to K machines), an older model from a few years ago, which has been recycled and upgraded. Compared to popular soft routers from a few … Read more

OpenWrt 23.05 Adds Another Stable Release

OpenWrt 23.05 Adds Another Stable Release

The author previously introduced that OpenWrt has been updated to version 24.10, and it has now released three stable versions in succession:OpenWrt 24.10.2 stable version releasedOpenWrt 24.10.1 stable version releasedOpenWrt 24.10 first stable version releasedI originally thought that since we have entered the development of the 24.10 series, the previous major version 23.05 should stop … Read more

Installing Armbian and Deploying OpenWrt in LXC Mode

Installing Armbian and Deploying OpenWrt in LXC Mode

Guide to Installing OECT and Deploying OpenWrt in LXC 1️⃣ Main System Selection OECT has recently gained popularity, and after acquiring it, I considered flashing the firmware. The K2P + N1 has met most of my home network needs, and with OECT’s 4GB of RAM, running OpenWrt separately would be too extravagant, so I decided … Read more

Regular Router vs OpenWrt Soft Router: It’s Time to Upgrade Your Home Network!

Regular Router vs OpenWrt Soft Router: It's Time to Upgrade Your Home Network!

1. What is a Soft Router? What is OpenWrt? In simple terms, a soft router is a system that installs routing functions on a computer. Regular routers are fixed-function devices set by manufacturers, similar to “feature phones”; whereas soft routers are like giving a router a “smart system,” allowing you to install any features you … Read more

Is TFTP Support in OpenWrt Really That Difficult?

Is TFTP Support in OpenWrt Really That Difficult?

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite used for simple file transfers between clients and servers. It provides a straightforward and low-overhead file transfer service, operating on port 69. TFTP is a simple protocol for transferring files, implemented based on the UDP protocol. However, we cannot be certain that … Read more

Packet Capture of IPTV Set-Top Box (Part 4) – Using OpenWrt + Wireshark to Capture IPTV Set-Top Box Data Packets

Packet Capture of IPTV Set-Top Box (Part 4) - Using OpenWrt + Wireshark to Capture IPTV Set-Top Box Data Packets

📺 IntroductionOpenWRT is a highly customizable Linux operating system designed specifically for embedded devices, especially smart routers and network devices.You can think of it as the “Android system” on your home router. Just like Android phones allow you to install various apps to achieve endless functionalities, OpenWRT also allows you to install various software packages … Read more

OpenWrt Application Filtering Feature Library Update (August)

OpenWrt Application Filtering Feature Library Update (August)

In the past few days, we have tested the applications reported by users in August and extracted feature codes. The feature library has been published on the official website.The main updates are as follows:1. Cloud View TV (fixed)2. Mi Game Center (new)3. Fan Hua Theater (new)4. 233 Paradise Game (new)5. Peak Speed (new)6. WiFi Master … Read more

Setting Up OpenWRT on Feiniu

Setting Up OpenWRT on Feiniu

First, download the OpenWRT x86_64 firmware https://openwrt.mpdn.fun/?dir=lede/x86_64/2025-08-29__03-05-34–plus-daily Create a virtual machine on FeiniuSelect the downloaded OpenWRT firmwareAdd a hard diskEnable OVS on the network port in advanceAdd a network cardHere, add two network cards, one for the WAN port and one for the LAN port. The physical machine needs to have multiple network ports. I … Read more