CasaOS is a privacy-focused operating system designed to run on small routers, giving you control over your network and your data. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install CasaOS on Alpine Linux Latest.
You will need the following:
First, download the CasaOS folder from the official website at https://www.casaos.io/. You will get a compressed folder called casa_latest_foo.tar.gz (where foo is the architecture of your router's CPU).
Power off your router and connect it to your computer using the Ethernet cable.
Insert the USB drive into your computer and use the following command to list the available disks:
$ lsblk
Make sure you identify the correct disk name for your USB drive, which should look like /dev/sdX (where X can be a letter like a, b, c, etc.).
Then, use the following command to flash the USB drive with the CasaOS folder:
$ sudo dd if=casa_latest_foo.tar.gz of=/dev/sdX bs=1M
This command may take several minutes to complete. Once it is finished, eject the USB drive and safely remove it from your computer.
Boot up your router and press the appropriate key (usually F12 or DELETE) to enter the boot options menu. Select the USB drive as the boot device and wait for CasaOS to load.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install CasaOS onto your router's internal storage. This process may take several minutes to complete.
Once CasaOS is installed, connect to your router's web interface by opening a web browser and entering the address http://192.168.1.1 (or the IP address of your router, if it is different).
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your network and your settings. Make sure to change the default passwords and enable any additional security features you may need.
Congratulations, you have installed CasaOS on Alpine Linux Latest and gained control over your network and your data! You can now enjoy improved privacy, security, and performance on your router.
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