LEDE/OpenWRT — Hiding Your SSID

Setting your SSID/Network to hidden ensures that it is not viewable by standard devices. This might be handy if you set up a network for a specific device, and don’t need others to see it, or if you just want to make the network hidden to the average Joe.

LEDE/OpenWRT — Setting Minimum Data Rates

Minimum data rates allow you to only allow devices to stay connected to your WiFi if they meet the minimum data rate set. This is a handy tool in optimising your WiFi network, disconnecting devices that do not meet the minimum data rates you have set…

LEDE/OpenWRT — Changing Wireless Channel

Setting the channel for your WiFi is an important step in ensuring the best possible wireless connection.

This guide will walk you through how to change the wireless channel.

SSH to your LEDE/OpenWRT…

LEDE/OpenWRT — Getting Serial Access

Access via serial console lets you to view details that you normally wouldn’t be able to see through methods such as SSH, including live boot logs.

Being able to access your LEDE/OpenWRT using a serial console is an invaluable skill as it…

LEDE/OpenWRT — Boot Structure

There are multiple layers to how your LEDE/OpenWRT device boots up. We are going to cover the general process of these, and which parts you can control yourself.

Bootloader