Background Information

OpenWrt is an open-source project that provides an embedded operating system based on Linux, and is primarily designed for embedded devices including routers, residential gateways, smartphones, pocket computers (such as the Ben NanoNote), and even PC desktops and laptops.

OpenWrt offers two primary configuration methods: a command-line interface (ash shell) and a web interface (LuCI). Additionally, it provides access to approximately 8000 optional software packages through the opkg package management system.

Technical Specifications

General Information

  • Developer: OpenWrt project
  • Licensing: GPL license
  • OS Family: Linux (Unix-like)
  • Initial Release Date: January 2004
  • Latest Release Date: September 25, 2024

Availability Information

  • Languages: Multilingual
  • Platforms:
    • ARC
    • ARM
    • m68k
    • MIPS
    • PowerPC
    • SPARC
    • SuperH
    • x86
    • x86-64

System Information

  • Working State: Active
  • Source Model: Open Source
  • Package manager: opkg
  • Update Method: opkg
  • Userland: BusyBox
  • Default User Interface: CLI, WebUIs (LuCI)

Additional Information