Configuring Port Range Triggering using the Linksys app
The Port Range Triggering feature allows you to set up the router so that computers can access public services outside the network or on the internet, such as web servers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers, email servers, game servers or other internet applications. Configuring the Port Range Triggering feature is…
How to secure your DNS on a Linksys OpenWRT router
As you may or may not know, when your router resolves a DNS address, it is actually sending the DNS request out to an external DNS resolver, which by default is typically your ISP. This request goes out in the clear, meaning it isn’t encrypted, which means it’s not too hard for someone to get a look at which websites…
Segmenting your Wi-Fi network with a Linksys OpenWRT router
One popular use case for a wireless network is to separate different wireless devices onto different SSIDs. The most common example of this is having a main Wi-Fi network and a Guest network, where the Guest network can’t access anything on the LAN, but does have access to the wider Internet. But there are other use …
Remote Access Setup with No-IP and ZeroTier VPN on a Linksys OpenWRT router
This guide provides detailed instructions for securing remote access to your OpenWRT router using Dynamic DNS (DDNS) with No-IP and VPN with ZeroTier. The provided script automates the installation and configuration process, allowing users to remotely access their routers from anywhere. For additional support, ple…
Adding and Setting up Adblock on a Linksys OpenWRT router
One of the most useful tools in the OpenWRT belt is the ability to block domain queries before they can escape to the Internet. In this article, we’re going to set up luci-app-adBlock and its associated packages so that you too can lock out thousands of trackers, ad servers, and analytics tools that compromise your s…
How to install software packages on the Linksys OpenWRT router
OpenWRT allows you to install additional features, tools, or services to your router. This article will guide you on the basic installation of a software package. For support related to software packages, refer to the OpenWRT community for assistance. Please be aware that each time you reset or upgrade the Op…
Setting up the Linksys OpenWRT router
Before you begin: * Familiarize yourself with the router's light indicators to understand its behavior. The default LAN IP address for the router is 192.168.1.1. If you intend to connect the Linksys OpenWRT router to a network with the same LAN IP address, be sure to change your router's LAN IP address befo…
OpenVPN Setup Guide for Remote Access on Linksys OpenWRT router
Overview This guide will hel p you set up OpenVPN on your Linksys OpenWRT router. By following these steps, you will be able to securely connect to your router from anywhere in the world using a VPN. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please refer to the OpenWRT Forum or OpenVPN Document…
