R outers are tiny computers. They come with their own RAM, CPU, storage, and a barebones operating system glued together by whatever software the manufacturer ships. The problem is that most of that ...

OpenWrt, the open source firmware that sprang from Linksys’ use of open source code in its iconic WRT54G router and subsequent release of its work, is 20 years old this year. To keep the project going ...

Open source DD-WRT or OpenWrt firmware can breathe new life -- and advanced features -- into your old wired or wireless router With each passing year, hardware devices grow less dependent on ...

When it comes to customizing your router, selecting the right firmware can significantly enhance your network's performance, security, and functionality. In this article, we will delve into the ...

I've got an old Asus router I've been toying with OpenWRT on for a bit and I like it. I'm tempted to put it on my active wireless router, a Linksys WRT-1900ACv1. It's officially endorsed as OpenWRT ...

A flaw in OpenWrt's Attended Sysupgrade feature used to build custom, on-demand firmware images could have allowed for the distribution of malicious firmware packages. OpenWrt is a highly customizable ...