OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by arcxyz » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 5:57 AM UTC

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by c0l0 » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:15 AM UTC

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 point) for several weeks without problems, and can only recommend giving OpenWrt a chance :)

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by GolDDranks » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:17 AM UTC

I've been running OpenWrt on my home router for many years, and it works mostly very well. Definitely a boon for a tinkerer!

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by jtvjan » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:20 AM UTC

I really do miss the alliteration-based naming scheme ("attitude adjustment", "barrier breaker", "chaos calmer"...) they had before the LEDE merge.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by encryptluks2 » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:21 AM UTC

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.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by itsphilos » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:21 AM UTC

It is worth noting that this release currently breaks the banIP package [1], which relies on the old fw3. So for those relying on it, it might be worth waiting for a short while.

[1] https://forum.openwrt.org/t/banip-support-thread/16985/751

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by dehrmann » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:27 AM UTC

jtvjan wrote: post #4

I really do miss the alliteration-based naming scheme ("attitude adjustment", "barrier breaker", "chaos calmer"...) they had before the LEDE merge.

What about the mixed drinks? I think it was only White Russian and Kamikaze.

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by merpkz » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:33 AM UTC

anyone can suggest a great openwrt compatible router in sub 50$ category?

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by neilv » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:35 AM UTC

jtvjan wrote: post #4

I really do miss the alliteration-based naming scheme ("attitude adjustment", "barrier breaker", "chaos calmer"...) they had before the LEDE merge.

Looks like the OpenWrt `/etc/banner` no longer includes a bartender recipe (which I think they had since before alliteration, including for White Russian).

I once included one of the OpenWrt login banners in a "screenshot" for the Racket community, and neglected to explain why alcohol was involved: https://www.neilvandyke.org/racket-openwrt/

Re: OpenWrt 22.03

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Post by Namidairo » Tue, Sep 06, 2022, 6:37 AM UTC

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.

That sounds awfully like something OpenWISP should already be capable of.