In the past, I had a broadband connection with a public IP, and my router was frequently targeted by IP scanning attempts, with persistent attempts to guess my password. It was quite annoying to see a long list of failed login attempts in the logs. Although there were no important devices connected to the router … Read more
The official OpenWRT mirror site for downloading OpenWRT is: URL: https://downloads.openwrt.org/This is the main site for OpenWRT, providing all official versions of firmware and packages. It is the primary source for obtaining the latest stable versions, development versions (snapshots), and historical versions. The official OpenWRT GitHub repository: URL: https://github.com/openwrt/openwrtAlthough primarily used for code storage and … Read more
DNS Forwarding with OpenWrtIn network usage, we sometimes need to specify that certain domain names use a specific DNS server while ensuring that the resolution of other domain names is unaffected.Currently, I am using this setup in an internal corporate network where an Active Directory (AD) domain controller has been established. All domain members perform … Read more
Since many people became familiar with OpenWrt relatively late, there is a common misconception that OpenWrt is synonymous with bypassing restrictions or with bypass routers.However, as a long-time user for over a decade, I have always relied on OpenWrt as my sole router at home.Today, we will share a feature that typically only appears in … Read more
This article will delve into the three major mainstream open-source router firmware—OpenWRT、LEDE and ImmortalWRT—detailing their origins, features, applicable scenarios, and providing download links to help you choose the most suitable firmware. 1. OpenWRT 1.1 Background Introduction OpenWRT (Open Wireless Router) was born in 2004 and is a Linux-based embedded operating system originally developed for the … Read more
Most routers on the market that support offline downloading are priced above 300 yuan and often have poor stability, especially for BT downloads. To achieve low-cost and stable offline downloading, we can modify a regular 3G router. Offline downloading with a router means that the router can download files even when the computer is turned … Read more
Abstract: Based on the open-source system OpenWrt, an application program socket-support was developed, and 6LBR was ported to OpenWrt. Using the TP-link TL-WR703N chip and the low-power CC1310 chip produced by TI as the core hardware platform, a 6LoWPAN border router was designed based on Contiki, 6LBR, and the OpenWrt system. Two 6LoWPAN sub-nodes were … Read more
Continuing from the last time: [[Solving Docker Insufficient Space Issues on OpenWRT]] After resolving the insufficient space issue when pulling Docker images, I encountered a new problem. When I was creating my third container, Containerd indicated that there was insufficient space. Containerd is essentially the container management tool. We have addressed the storage issue for … Read more
Recently, the progress made by China’s startups and high-tech companies is evident. Whether in software, hardware, or business model innovation, domestic enterprises are no longer inferior to their foreign counterparts. Especially in terms of market share and user numbers, Chinese high-tech companies are truly impressive. But did you know? Currently, many major software products in … Read more
Background Currently, many universities implement a one-device policy in dormitories, where each person must have their own internet connection, and only two devices are allowed to connect. This is said to be for better network management and to trace individual usage. However, it is quite absurd, as the internet fees are high, and usage is … Read more