OpenWrt Launches $89 Open-Source Wi-Fi Router Supporting Full User Control

The OpenWrt One router, developed with the Software Freedom Conservancy, prioritizes repairability and lifetime software updates with pre-installed open-source firmware.

The OpenWrt One router, priced at $89, is now available with open-source firmware pre-installed, ensuring users can modify, repair, and update the device indefinitely.
Developed by OpenWrt and the Software Freedom Conservancy, the router is marketed as 'unbrickable' due to a hardware switch that separates NOR and NAND flash memory for safer updates.
The device features dual-band Wi-Fi 6, a MediaTek MT7981B processor, 1GB RAM, and both 2.5GbE and 1GbE Ethernet ports, with power-over-Ethernet capability on the 2.5GbE port.
Additional hardware includes a USB-C port for power, a USB-A port, and an M.2 slot for storage expansion, making it a versatile choice for tech enthusiasts and tinkerers.
Ten dollars from each purchase supports the Software Freedom Conservancy, furthering its mission to promote the right to repair and open-source technology.