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Flash OpenWrt

This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing OpenWrt on specific router models.

Check compatibility first

Not every router supports OpenWrt. Always check the OpenWrt Table of Hardware before purchasing.

Supported Models

The following guides are available:

Troubleshooting

Can't reach the router's default IP

If you cannot access the router's web interface (e.g., 192.168.10.1, 192.168.1.1, or whatever the manufacturer sets), try the following:

  1. Use Ethernet, not Wi-Fi. Connect your computer directly to one of the router's LAN ports with a cable.
  2. Disable Wi-Fi on your computer. An active Wi-Fi connection can cause routing conflicts that prevent your browser from reaching the router.
  3. Check your IP address. Confirm your computer received an IP in the router's subnet. Run ip a (Linux) or ipconfig (Windows) and look for an address in the same range as the router (e.g., 192.168.10.x).
  4. Try a different cable or LAN port. Faulty cables and dead ports are more common than you'd think.
  5. Power-cycle the router. Unplug it, wait 10 seconds, plug it back in, and wait 60 seconds before trying again.
  6. Factory reset the router. Hold the reset button for 10+ seconds to restore factory defaults. This is useful if a previous configuration changed the default IP.
  7. Check your browser. Make sure it isn't routing traffic through a proxy or VPN.

Work in Progress

More router guides will be added as we test and document additional models.