Replacement firmware
Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.
How to get started
Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.
- Setup
- Firmware replacement; route varies by router
- You’ll need
- Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
- MediaTek MT7976CN / MediaTek MT7981BA Wi-Fi
- Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
- MediaTek MT7976CN Wi-Fi
- Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
- MediaTek MT7976CN Wi-Fi
- Open hardware record
- MediaTek MT7981 Wi-Fi
- Open hardware record
Recorded configuration: 256NAND MB flash; 512 MB RAM
- Limitations
- OpenWrt Failsafe mode via IPv4
- First installation
- TFTP generic; GUI OEM