In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing OpenWrt on your Linux Mint machine. OpenWrt is an open source router firmware that can be installed on a variety of routers to enhance their performance and functionality.
Before we begin, you will need the following:
Connect your Linux Mint machine to the router using an Ethernet cable.
Open a terminal window on your Linux Mint machine and run the following command to check the IP address of your router:
ip route | grep default
The output should look something like this:
default via 192.168.1.1 dev eth0 proto dhcp src 192.168.1.2 metric 100
The IP address of your router is the one listed as default via.
Note: If your router has a different IP address, replace it with the correct address in the following steps.
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of your router into the address bar.
Once you are logged in to your router, navigate to the firmware upgrade page.
Upload the OpenWrt firmware file you downloaded in Step 1 and wait for the installation process to complete.
Note: The installation process may take a few minutes. Do not turn off the router or disconnect the Ethernet cable during the installation.
Once the installation is complete, the router will reboot and the OpenWrt firmware will be active.
Once the router has rebooted, open a web browser and enter the IP address of your router followed by :8080 into the address bar.
http://192.168.1.1:8080/
You should now see the OpenWrt web interface, where you can configure and manage your router.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenWrt on your router and can now enjoy the enhanced performance and functionality it provides.
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