OpenWRT is a Linux-based firmware program for embedded devices such as residential gateways and routers. It is very modular and feature-rich, but not all chipsets are supported.
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Configure OpenWrt to provide HTTP authentication
I need to configure an "Accton MR3201A" access point running OpenWrt.
I want it to provide an open WiFi with an HTTP authentication webpage on which users must provide a username & password before being able to access the internet.
Is there an…
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How does one create a custom package feed in OpenWRT?
I have a number of custom packages that I'm building under OpenWRT that I'd like to add to a custom feed so I can have IoT devices pull updates for these custom packages.
I've looked through all of the OpenWRT docs and done several google searches…
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The C++ compiler does not support C++11 (e.g. std::unique_ptr). building OpenWRT
I am using instructions here and here to build OpenWRT in ubuntu but am getting:
make[4]: Entering directory '~/openwrt/build_dir/host/cmake-3.11.1/Bootstrap.cmk'
make[4]: 'cmake' is up to date.
make[4]: Leaving directory…
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Cross-compile for MIPS MT7688 OpenWRT on OSX (mipsel-unknown-linux-musl)
When I try to cross-compile a Cargo starter main.rs file for little-endian MIPS (MT7688 processor running OpenWRT) on OSX using rustc 1.32.0-nightly, I get the following error:
cargo build --target=mipsel-unknown-linux-musl
Compiling led v0.1.0…
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Building a Custom Khan Academy
I am a math teacher in a junior high classroom. I am interested in creating a customized Khan Academy-style website for my students to use next year. I have been doing a lot of research at this point and before I really sink my teeth into the…
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In what circumstances 'Openwrt ' is preferred over 'Buildroot' frame work?
I'm confused between Buildroot and OpenWrt. I mean in which scenario one will choose OpenWrt over Buildroot.
As per my understanding, there are only 2 differences between Buildroot and OpenWrt
OpenWrt provides package manager(opkg) which is not…
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mbedtls: error on mbedtls_ctr_drbg_seed
I'm using mbedtls to run SSL server.
The function mbedtls_ctr_drbg_seed returned -34.
My code is below:
const char *pers = "ssl_server2";
mbedtls_havege_state hs;
mbedtls_ssl_session ssn;
mbedtls_entropy_context entropy;
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Toolchain in openwrt?
I have installed openwrt on beaglebone black. I found out it doesn't have gcc, g++ or any other compiler/toolchain.
How can i install compiler (preferable g++) for C and C++ in openwrt?
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Accessing routing table via SNMP
Which MIB do I need if I am trying to find the routing table of a Linksys WRT54G with openWRT installed on it?
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OpenWRT + https + git
I've got a TP-Link MR3020 router flashed with OpenWRT 12.09, r36088 installed on it. I am trying to clone a git repository via HTTPS but get the following error:
fatal: Unable to find remote helper for 'https'
Here is a similar problem but it was…
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Install LuCI on ubuntu instead of OpenWRT
I have a Linux board with Ubuntu Trusty on it - this board has WiFi, ethernet port and GPRS modem as well. In addition to my application running on it, I am looking to install LuCI on it so that I can use that Linux board as a router and use LuCI as…
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Is it possible to install timeout in OpenWRT
I need to execute a command with a timeout in OpenWRT, but it seems that the command timeout is not installed by default neither can be installed using opkg. I know that I can do a work around (using command &; sleep $DELAY; kill $!), but I wish to…
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poll() returns both, POLLPRI & POLLERR
I started to get in C programming with Linux and embedded systems (router hardware and openwrt). I have got interupts on GPIOs enabled, using poll works ... nearly.
I can use poll() and if i press the button to trigger the interrupt, poll() returns…
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Bash enter & ctrl-z keypress
I have a command for minicom, send a SMS via modem with SSH/Putty , here is the command
AT^HCMGS="destination number"
> SMS message
Command is successfully executed with minicom
I want to ask how to simulate press…
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Openwrt : How to add a specific library dependency in new package
I am trying to add a package for directfb tutorials. I followed the instructions in http://wiki.openwrt.org/doc/devel/packages.
Currently the package is downloaded successfully to the dl folder and even compiled in the build directory, but when I…
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