OpenWrt is an open-source firmware that can be installed on a variety of devices, including routers, access points, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OpenWrt on Fedora Server Latest.
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:
Go to the OpenWrt website at https://openwrt.org/ and download the appropriate firmware file for your device. Make sure to choose the correct version for your device to avoid any issues during the installation process.
OpenWrt requires a few utilities to be installed on Fedora Server Latest before you can install it. To install these utilities, run the following command:
sudo dnf install git make gcc g++ libncurses-dev zlib1g-dev gawk flex bison openssl
This command will install all the required utilities for OpenWrt.
Now you need to clone the OpenWrt repository on your computer. Run the following command in your terminal to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/openwrt/openwrt.git
This command will download the OpenWrt files to a folder named "openwrt" on your computer.
Next, you need to compile OpenWrt for your device. Navigate to the "openwrt" folder that you just downloaded and run the following commands:
cd openwrt
./scripts/feeds update -a
./scripts/feeds install -a
make menuconfig
The last command will open a configuration window. Here, you can select your device and customize the OpenWrt installation to your liking. Once you are done, save your changes and exit the configuration window.
Now, to compile OpenWrt for your device, run the following command:
make -j $(nproc) V=s
This command will start the compilation process, which may take some time depending on the speed of your computer. Once the process is complete, you will have a firmware file that you can install on your device.
Connect your device to your computer using a network cable and power it on. Once the device has booted up, navigate to its web interface. The IP address of your device should be printed on the back or in the user manual.
Log in to your device's web interface and navigate to the firmware update section. Here, you can upload the OpenWrt firmware file that you just compiled. Once it is uploaded, the device will install OpenWrt, which may take a few minutes.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenWrt on your device. You can now customize its configuration to suit your needs.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OpenWrt on Fedora Server Latest. This process may seem daunting at first, but with a little patience and attention to detail, you can successfully install OpenWrt on your device.
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