- OpenWRT launches “Ubrickable” security -focused wireless router
- Double tape Wi-Fi 6 connection ensures fast, reliable Internet access
- Open Source Firmware guarantees no lock-in or obsolescence
OpenWRT has officially launched its first dedicated wireless router, promising unmatched security protection.
OpenWRT was developed in collaboration with Banana Pi and is specifically designed to meet the needs of hackers and security -conscious users.
Available for only $ 89 promises OpenWrt One to offer a prolonged, open and flexible solution for users who value control and security in their network hardware.
OpenWrt One Drives by Mediatek MT7981B System-On-Chip (SOC), supports double band Wi-Fi 6 with Medatek MT7976C chipset and offers 2×2 2.4 GHz and 3×3 5 GHz wireless connection. For wired connections, the router includes a 2.5 Gbit WAN port and a 1 Gbit LAN port, ensuring fast, reliable Internet access.
In terms of storage and expansion capacity, OpenWrt One has 128 MB SPI NAND and 16 MB SPI or flash memory with additional storage options through a 2230/2242 NVME PCIE 2.0 CLOT. It also includes a USB 2.0 Type-A port for connecting peripheral devices and a USB Type-C port for power supply and serial interface that offers ample options for customization.
The router’s hacker-friendly design includes a mechanical switch for the choice of boot between NAND and NOR flash, as well as a microbus extension castle for additional hardware supplies. OpenWRT, fully against the FCC, EC and ROHS standards, is built with certainty and open source innovation in the core.
According to OpenWRT, what sets OpenWrt One apart from other routers is its dedication to being open and safe. Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC), a group that worked with OpenWRT on the project, claims it comes with OpenWrts Open Source Firmware, which guarantees it will never be locked and it is designed to be “forever unmatched. ” This means that users can experiment with different configurations, flash new firmware and make changes without the risk of making the device useless.
The OpenWrt One launch is coming at a time when many older routers and network devices are outdated due to upon vulnerabilities. Manufacturers often provide support for these devices, leaving users with few options other than replacing hardware. With OpenWRT, users can continue to use their existing devices by flashing open source firmware, expanding their hardware and improving security.
Many users are aimed at open source solutions like OpenWRT as the manufacturers stop supporting older models. E.g. D-Link recently refused to patch critical security errors in over 60,000 NAS devices, which effectively made them e-waste. In contrast, OpenWRT is designed to avoid these problems, giving users peace of mind that their router remains safe and useful in the coming years.
