Open source DD-WRT or OpenWrt firmware can breathe new life -- and advanced features -- into your old wired or wireless router With each passing year, hardware devices grow less dependent on ...

My love for the Linux Operating system knows no bounds. I consider myself a power user and control freak who must absolutely have things his way when it comes to my software. It’s not surprising ...

The OpenWrt build-poison scare reveals why router firmware supply-chain security matters for smart home and IoT users.

OpenWrt is an open source, Linux-based operating system designed to run on hundreds of routers and other embedded devices. It can add new features to your networking gear and give you more control ...

Regular reader [MS3FGX] recently wrote a guide to compiling OpenWRT from source. You may be wondering why directions for compiling an open source program warrant this kind of attention. The size and ...

Installing a custom firmware on your Wi-Fi router is like God Mode for your home network. You can see everything going on, boost your Wi-Fi signal, beef up your ...

With each passing year, hardware devices grow less dependent on proprietary components and more reliant on open source technologies. Network routers are among the main beneficiaries of this trend, ...