Openwrt 18.06.2 released • Hacker News Board

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by paavoova » Sat, Feb 02, 2019, 11:07 PM UTC

bdz wrote: post #69

paavoova wrote: post #56

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This does not appear to be officially supported. On top of that, it appears to require one to use Xiaomi mobile software and accounts to set up the router initially prior to any flashing.

It's there, 3G (g as gen, not 3G mobile)

The "3G" model is not the model you linked. The 3G model requires you to flash proprietary firmware and then associate the router with a Xiaomi account using mobile apps for God only knows what convoluted reason. I would not trust this router even with OpenWRT running given the amount of blobs it requires and the hoops Xiaomi makes you jump through in installing an aftermarket OS.

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by dehrmann » Sat, Feb 02, 2019, 11:15 PM UTC

I was recently able to get the ~latest OpenWrt to run on my first computer, a P3 450, with minimal fuss.

It doesn't hurt that the P2 is arguably the first "modern" x86 CPU. Linux distros usually support P2 and above for x86.

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by dehrmann » Sat, Feb 02, 2019, 11:16 PM UTC

mtarnovan wrote: post #39

Anyone know a decently priced router with 802.11ac and hardware encryption that can run OpenWRT? I currently have an TP-LINK Archer C7 with OpenWRT but VPN performance is abysmal. I don't know if my router has any hardware decryption (I would assume not) but if it does OpenWRT can't use it.

The might be some good used Ubiquiti devices on ebay.

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by dehrmann » Sat, Feb 02, 2019, 11:17 PM UTC

platz wrote: post #5

still running DD-WRT on an ancient Linksys WRT54GL

I used this for my grandma's wireless router. Both the hardware and OS are rock-solid, and 54mbps is plenty.

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by tapper82 » Sat, Feb 02, 2019, 11:22 PM UTC

mobilio wrote: post #87

platz wrote: post #5

still running DD-WRT on an ancient Linksys WRT54GL

Still using WRT54GL, but revert it to stock firmware. Seems that new WRT like firmwares require more ram than built 16MB.

My god! You mite as well leve your devices out in the street, with know passwords on them and ask members of the public to take what files thay would like! "Roll up Roll up! Here's all my data, fore you good people. come come, get what you want! come it'sa free for all!"

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by bobwaycott » Sat, Feb 02, 2019, 11:23 PM UTC

3xblah wrote: post #90

sexyrouter wrote: post #57

Earlier quoted context omitted.

After getting my TPlink router bricked and not having soldering skills for Serial UART. I got fed up and built my own router which never gets bricked: I bought Orange Pi3 (38 USD) from AliExpress. Orange Pi 3 H6 2GB LPDDR3 8GB EMMC Flash Gigabyte Ethernet Port AP6256 WIFI BT5.0 4*USB3.0 Support Android 7.0, Ubuntu, Debian https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfPcZFXS It has Gigabyte ethernet Port and USB3 capable of deli…

This is a provocative comment although it begs the question: Can you easily run OpenWRT on Orange PI 3 immediately after purchase? If not, I think that could be a factor in why someone might pay more. They might want to leverage the work of OpenWRT developers. I too recently picked up another pocket-sized SBC with Gigabit Ethernet. Compared to Orange Pi 3 it has two additional Ethernet ports, better antennas (no dong…

> I too recently picked up another pocket-sized SBC with Gigabit Ethernet. Compared to Orange Pi 3 it has two additional Ethernet ports, better antennas (no dongle needed), more TF card storage (128GB vs 64GB) and well-tested OpenWRT support.

What is it that you purchased?

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by DaniloDias » Sun, Feb 03, 2019, 12:10 AM UTC

jlgaddis wrote: post #80

DaniloDias wrote: post #50

Can anyone recommend a good SoC to start playing with OpenWRT development?

For development or just playing around, you can run it in a virtual machine.

Do you know if I can reliably use a compatible usb WiFi adapter with a vm?

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by Angostura » Sun, Feb 03, 2019, 12:34 AM UTC

sexyrouter wrote: post #57

bubblethink wrote: post #14

Openwrt is so nice. Despite small teams and budgets, they power so many routers and are also good at research and new features. The sqm/fq_codel stuff alone makes it worth running openwrt. If you are not familiar with it, go to dslreports.com and run a speedtest. If you get a poor bufferbloat score, openwrt can help. A lot of vendors (even big enterprise ones) use openwrt builds for their products, but don't provide…

After getting my TPlink router bricked and not having soldering skills for Serial UART. I got fed up and built my own router which never gets bricked: I bought Orange Pi3 (38 USD) from AliExpress. Orange Pi 3 H6 2GB LPDDR3 8GB EMMC Flash Gigabyte Ethernet Port AP6256 WIFI BT5.0 4*USB3.0 Support Android 7.0, Ubuntu, Debian https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfPcZFXS It has Gigabyte ethernet Port and USB3 capable of deli…

How did your TPLink get bricked, as a matter of interest?

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by whalesalad » Sun, Feb 03, 2019, 12:51 AM UTC

tapper82 wrote: post #31

For people Wanting a cheep router to run OpenWrt look on ebay for TP-Link C7 or WD-N750 The N750 is not AC tho. All my routers can run SQM on my internet and it is 220 down and 12 up.

I’m not too sure about my Archer C7 (v2). My internet connection is 400/20 and I only ever see 250-265 max down, via Ethernet.

I need to disconnect everything and go direct to the modem but I really think the C7 just can’t handle it. Running DD-WRT with a modern cable modem.

Re: Openwrt 18.06.2 released

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Post by greguu » Sun, Feb 03, 2019, 12:52 AM UTC

The new release still works fine on a TP-Link TL-WR1043N/ND v1 (32MB RAM, 8MB Flash). This is an old router I got from the local reuse center for $10 a few years ago. It can handle a 100 Mbps fiber connection fine and has 5 gigabit ports. Thanks Openwrt !