GL.iNet, Turris and some others routers already have an OpenWrt based firmware so you may not need to install it manually. After you have installed the OpenWrt firmware to your device, you can install additional software packages on your OpenWrt/LEDE device.
Where can I download Open WRT?
Please refer to the list below for alternative locations. Please use rsync:// to obtain a copy of the download repository. The current amount of data is nearing 1 TB as of January 2021: 237 GB for snapshosts and 728 GB for releases.
What is OpenWrt 2102?
OpenWrt 21.02 will be the successor of the 19.07 series. It is currently in the release candidate phase and will replace the current stable release once finalized. Development snapshots are automatic unattended daily builds of the current OpenWrt development master branch.
Should I use x86 OpenWrt or x86 64 bit?
There are multiple targets for x86 OpenWrt, some are targeted at old or specific hardware and their build defaults may not be suit modern x86 hardware. 64 is for modern PC hardware (anything from around 2007 onward), it is built for 64bit-capable computers and has support for modern CPU features. Choose this unless you have good reasons not to.
Can I upgrade OpenWrt firmware using luciinstead?
Non-experienced users are strongly advised to Upgrading OpenWrt firmware using LuCIinstead. If you need some configuration options changed for the first boot, for example you need Wi-Fi enabled after flashing, follow this guide: Flashing OpenWrt with Wi-Fi enabled on first boot
How to find out the model of my OpenWrt router?
Users can choose to manually use a mirror if they find they have a better connectivity to it. You can see the statistics for few last months. See the “OpenWrt firmware image downloads” section and by reviewing the link text in the Firmware Image column you can determine most popular router models.
