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For questions pertaining to OpenWRT.

OpenWRT is a minimalistic Linux distribution commonly found on embedded systems, typically network routers.

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Configure my Raspberry Pi 4 B to become a Tor-powered Hotspot

I want to be able to connect from my computer to my pi to automatically connect to tor. This would entail that when I can technically use Tor from any browser on my computer. I have tried methods using OpenWrt and using Raspbian, but they simply…
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OpenWRT 'radio2' is disabled with RTL8192cu wifi dongle

I set up Openwrt CHAOS CALMER on my Raspberry Pi 2. I plugged in a WiFi dongle that uses the RTL8192CU chipset (Link). I have been looking online and trying to install different packages to help correct the issue. When I plug in the dongle and boot…
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how to convert PI to openWRT

right im really new to openWRT and seems to be loads of windy docs out there, so basically im looking for some quick answers. my simple questions ;) are: can i convert my Pi to OpenWRT when Converted can i have OpenWRT use DHCP is it possible to…
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Raspberry pi ethernet light blinking a color when connected to laptop

I have received a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, and have been using it for several weeks. I had installed OpenWRT(21.02.1) on one of my MicroSD cards and had put it into my pi. I don't have an external monitor, so I run headless ssh via ethernet connected…
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OpenWRT debugging wifi AP on the rpi4

openwrt newbie here. I've installed OpenWRT on a rpi 4 and I can not bring up the wifi as an ap. Unfortunately "it's not working" and I'm unclear of how this should be debugged. Actions taken: Configure AP Try to see the SSID from another…
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Turn off HDMI on Musl Aarch64 OS

Objective I want to turn off HDMI on my Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. The binaries for Raspbian does not work on my OS because it is linked to a different standard c library. Before I go down the rabbit hole I need to ask, what is the line of least…
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Making 7" display work for OpenWrt

I have a 7" 800 x 480 touch display connected via the internal display connector (DSI) of my Rasperry Pi 2. The display is automatically recognized by Raspbian. When I boot OpenWrt, the display remains dark and I have to connect a HDMI monitor to…
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RPi Zero W not connecting to WiFi with WPA3/WPA2 compatibility mode nor with 802.11w (MFP)

I got a new home routers that supports openwrt so I got openwrt installed and programs my WLANs. My previous router didn't support 802.11ax (WiFi6) but this new one does. So, on this new router I configured my 2.4GHz WLAN to support compatibility…
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How to use RPi model 3B+ as Router with highest bandwidth? (VPN)

Basically, I'm trying to use my Pi as a VPN-Protected router and AP. I've tried RaspAp (hostapd with a web gui and some extra stuff) and hostapd by itself, but hostapd by itself wouldn't work with my VPN for some reason, and RaspAP was very slow…
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Wpa_supplicant with openwrt router ‘could not read SSID from driver’

Arch Linux ARM was installed successfully on a Raspberry Pi3 which will be added to a small network. The first attempt at setting up wifi on the Pi3 failed, showing alarm wpa_supplicant[323]: wlan0: Could not read SSID from driver. The Pi3 is the…
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