The upgrade of an OpenWRT seems very difficult but it isn’t when you know what to consider.
OpenWRT – Upgrade
OpenWRT – Let’s Encrypt
Let’s Encrypt needs normally access via port 80 and 442 to the device that requests a certificate.
This article describes how to configure the necessary firewall rules.
OpenWRT – Network configuration
Firewall, port forwarding, etc.? What and how should this get configured to make our services available?
This article describes describes exemplary how to make the necessary adjustmenzs to the firewall
WireGuard – Peer configuration
The installation of the WireGuard server was successful accomplished on the OpenWRT device. Now connect your devices, so called peers, to your WireGuard server.
OpenWRT – WireGuard VPN
OpenWRT supports WireGuard! So why not use the VPN services on all your devices when you are not at home to use your own adblocker and other services you run on an OpenWRT device and have access to your local network.
The setup of the WireGuard server is not really difficult and straight forward.
OpenWRT – Stubby & DNSMASQ
OpenWRT can be configured to support encrypted DNS requests. The relevant software packages stubby and dnsmasq can be installed from the repositories.
OpenWRT – Adblock
OpenWRT offers an adblock tool and extensive block lists. It blocks adds on DNS basis like a Pi-hole. The service easy to install and to configure.
OpenWRT – DDNS
OpenWRT can use more than one DDNS service compared to a standard router. The setup is really easy.
OpenWRT – Statistics and Monitoring
OpenWRT provides a wide variety of statistics and monitoring tools. This article shows some examples.
OpenWRT – USB Storage Device
This article describes how to mount an USB storage device in OpenWRT.