Implementing Automatic Authentication and Bypassing Device Limitations for Campus Networks Based on OpenWrt Routers

Implementing Automatic Authentication and Bypassing Device Limitations for Campus Networks Based on OpenWrt Routers

Original article: https://owo.cab/216/, also published on WeChat public account You can jump to the original webpage from the “Read the original” link at the end of this article Finally, the holiday is approaching~ I finally have some time to review and record some of the things I’ve been working on recently. Hehe! It’s the joy … Read more

Deploying OpenWRT on VMware Virtual Machine

Deploying OpenWRT on VMware Virtual Machine

For embedded developers, OpenWRT is a powerful open-source router operating system. Typically, OpenWRT runs on embedded systems in routers, requiring a purchase of a dedicated ARM architecture development board to boot it. Here, we will attempt to run it on an x86 architecture virtual machine, making it easier for those without a development board to … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of OpenWrt UCI Technology: Core Mechanisms and Implementation Principles of the Unified Configuration Interface

In-Depth Analysis of OpenWrt UCI Technology: Core Mechanisms and Implementation Principles of the Unified Configuration Interface

In-Depth Analysis of OpenWrt UCI Technology: Core Mechanisms and Implementation Principles of the Unified Configuration Interface 1 UCI Design Philosophy and System Positioning In the field of embedded Linux, OpenWrt, as a highly modular router operating system, owes much of its success to its Unified Configuration Interface design philosophy. Before the advent of UCI, OpenWrt … Read more

Installing luci-app-wol on OpenWrt for Remote Wake-up of NAS!

Installing luci-app-wol on OpenWrt for Remote Wake-up of NAS!

I purchased a QNAP TS564 during the Double Eleven sales. This entry-level NAS has been sitting idle at home for three days. Occasionally, I turn it on, and QNAP’s Qfinder Pro can wake it up over the local area network. However, I often need to wake it up remotely using the virtual machine on my … Read more

Release of OpenWrt Stable Version 24.10.4 – 20251022

Release of OpenWrt Stable Version 24.10.4 - 20251022

Just a month after the last version, the OpenWrt official website has released the fifth stable version 24.10.4, which is indeed rare for such a high update frequency. As usual, let’s first look at the version information: _______ ________ __ | |.—–.—–.—–.| | | |.—-.| |_ | – || _ | -__| || | | … Read more

Introduction to the LuCI Architecture in OpenWrt

Introduction to the LuCI Architecture in OpenWrt

1. What is LuCI LuCI is the Web UI framework for OpenWrt, with core features: Based on Lua + uhttpd + ubus/uci Configuration-driven (does not directly modify files, but modifies UCI) Light coupling, plugin support (package) 2. Overall Architecture Diagram 3. Core Components Layer Role Common Content uhttpd HTTP Entry /etc/config/uhttpd Lua/dispatcher URL Router → … Read more

Using OpenWrt Devices as Secondary Router for IPv6 Relay

Using OpenWrt Devices as Secondary Router for IPv6 Relay

After arriving in Shenzhen, the China Telecom broadband here does not provide public IPv4 (it can be obtained for an additional fee of 100 yuan per month, which I am reluctant to pay), so my previous “home” solution—Surge Ponte over IPv4 Port forwarding is no longer usable. I can only use DMZ + Surge Ponte … Read more

OpenWrt + GOST: A Lightweight Home Network Proxy Solution Implementation

0. Introduction I have been running a GOST server on a VPS and wanted to implement some traffic forwarding and management on my home router. However, most mainstream management tools primarily target other types of forwarding methods, and support for GOST is not comprehensive, which has led me to abandon using the GOST service. Now, … Read more

Beyond OpenWRT! A Comprehensive Comparison of Five Open Source Router Systems

As a network enthusiast, you have likely heard of OpenWRT, the open-source router system. However, you may not know that there are many excellent alternatives in the world of open-source router systems. Today, we will review systems similar to OpenWRT and explore their unique features. Overview of Mainstream Open Source Router Systems 1. OpenWRT: The … Read more

Analysis of OpenWrt Project and Compilation Process

OpenWrt, as a widely used Linux distribution for embedded devices, has a cleverly designed project directory structure. Understanding the role of each directory is crucial for developers. This article will discuss the original project directory structure of OpenWrt and the changes in each directory during the compilation process. Original Project Directory Structure of OpenWrt After … Read more