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OpenWrt 22.03

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Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by rpigab »

ur-whale wrote: post #69

One question I have is: I would like my wifi router to be 100% "invisible", as in: I want the router to behave exactly as if it was an ethernet switch, where devices connected to the router via wifi would behave exactly as if they were connected to an ethernet switch. In other words configure my router such that the only difference between it and a switch is the fact that connected devices are not connected via an et…

I think you're looking for a secondary router set as a "Wireless Access Point" or "Dumb Access Point". I have the same issue, I have 2 wifi routers, with 2 subnets, and it's a pain for some devices, if I'm connected to wifi on subnet A with my phone, I can't cast Youtube to the TV if the TV is on subnet B, I have to switch networks. https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/dumbap

I'm gonna try to set a WAP/DAP soon.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by vedranm »

encryptluks2 wrote: post #5

Really enjoy OpenWrt. One complaint/suggestion is they really need official Ansible support or some better way at automating deployments. I was able to create something myself for the time being but having official support would make things so much better.

There have been efforts in that direction:

- https://github.com/gekmihesg/ansible-openwrt

- https://github.com/NN708/ansible-openwrt

and even

- https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/collections/communit...

Are they not sufficient?

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by poisonborz »

ncmncm wrote: post #61
ce4 wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Optional packages, installable on-the-fly Such as adblocking (pi-hole like experience without additional gear) ssh access, printserver, dynamic DNS, VPNs, different routing protocols, vlan support, tunneling protocols, monitoring, home Automation, wireguard, wpa3, OWE (encrypted open wifi), lots of goodies known from other linux distros, etc Here are some pointers on whats possible: https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-use…

Wireguard, particularly.

Except if you don't have a premium router with high-end CPU you will have minimal bandwith.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by mtmsr »

I do love OpenWrt but the upgrade experience is still a pain because user-installed packages need to be reinstalled manually. More so if your WAN connection relies on these packages (USB modems), then you have to either pre-download them or build a custom image.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by poisonborz »

Zizizizz wrote: post #18
c0l0 wrote: post #2

This is a pretty significant release - it marks the end of iptables in the main distribution; the OpenWrt-specific translation layer (previously firewall3, now firewall4) for netfilter-related configuration now targets nftables. Also, yet more devices have made the switch from swconfig to DSA for configuring Ethernet switches. I've been using 22.03 release candidates on all my networking gear (router, switch, access…

If you don't do anything out of the ordinary with your router is there any benefit to this over for example, the Netgear or tplink firmware?

Massively decreased chances of run-by attacks exploiting known vulnerabilities in mass produced mainstream routers. Having a "more exotic" setup already avoids a lot of (non-targeted) attack vectors.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by IntelMiner »

poisonborz wrote: post #73
ncmncm wrote: post #61

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Wireguard, particularly.

Except if you don't have a premium router with high-end CPU you will have minimal bandwith.

Depends what you want to do with it. If you just want a secure SSH tunnel it's perfectly serviceable

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by IntelMiner »

CorrectHorseBat wrote: post #48
bubblethink wrote: post #36

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you have this device, and if so, what's the peak bandwidth you are able to achieve over wifi?

More important to me, how stable is it? My WRT3200ACM has good peak bandwidth, but it can't deal with interference of other routers and needs to be rebooted frequently.

The WRTx series has a broken driver that got nixed after NXP bought out Marvell

My WRT32x will randomly have its 5Ghz AP just seize up once every week or two and require a reboot. I'm slowly working up the willpower to replace the thing

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by numpad0 »

ur-whale wrote: post #69

One question I have is: I would like my wifi router to be 100% "invisible", as in: I want the router to behave exactly as if it was an ethernet switch, where devices connected to the router via wifi would behave exactly as if they were connected to an ethernet switch. In other words configure my router such that the only difference between it and a switch is the fact that connected devices are not connected via an et…

"Router" is a bit of a misnomer, because most products are package deals with routing features and access point features built into a single unit, but there is no recognized word for a "Happy Meal" and the equivalent to "hamburger" is used. The word for "fries" is access point.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by janinge »

mtmsr wrote: post #74

I do love OpenWrt but the upgrade experience is still a pain because user-installed packages need to be reinstalled manually. More so if your WAN connection relies on these packages (USB modems), then you have to either pre-download them or build a custom image.

You could also make the OpenWRT router connect trough your phone’s hotspot feature temporarily, while you set up your primary connection. Three clicks in the GUI is all that’s needed to join a wireless network for WAN connectivity.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by ThatMedicIsASpy »

HeckFeck wrote: post #53
Zizizizz wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you don't do anything out of the ordinary with your router is there any benefit to this over for example, the Netgear or tplink firmware?

The UI isn't slow. This is a serious pet peeve of mine with other routers. I don't need a heavy frontend just to configure my router, I want to open port forwarding quickly. Fading effects and fake loading swirls are utterly unnecessary. There's none of it in OpenWRT.

My OpenWRT router takes 10s to reboot. Compared to 5-10min ISP router.
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