OpenWrt is a Linux distribution for embedded systems such as CPE routers, smartphones
(e.g. Neo FreeRunner) or pocket computers (e.g. Ben NanoNote). OpenWrt provides a
fully writable file system and includes the opkg package manager. This is particularly
unique for use in CPE and WLAN routers. As of August 2020, the package sources contained
more than 15,000 software packages. These can be used to comprehensively configure
the router and add many features not supported by the device manufacturer"s firmware.
OpenWrt Buildroot, the tool for creating your own images, is a heavily modified Buildroot.
OpenWrt
OpenWrt product description
OpenWrt is a Linux distribution for embedded systems such as CPE routers, smartphones
(e.g. Neo FreeRunner) or pocket computers (e.g. Ben NanoNote). OpenWrt provides a
fully writable file system and includes the opkg package manager. This is particularly
unique for use in CPE and WLAN routers. As of August 2020, the package sources contained
more than 15,000 software packages. These can be used to comprehensively configure
the router and add many features not supported by the device manufacturer"s firmware.
OpenWrt Buildroot, the tool for creating your own images, is a heavily modified Buildroot.
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OpenWrt properties & statistics
Product
OpenWrt
Vendor
OpenWrt
Latest version
23.05.3
Number of releases
6
Number of versions
68
Number of unstable versions
20
Number of versions affected by CVE
42
Licence
Free software, GPL and other
Licence details
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Last verification date
2024-04-17
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