Xiaomi Redmi AC2100 Router OpenWRT Conversion

I just published a short, but real time video walk-through on how to replace the factory-installed closed-source firmware with OpenWRT, which is an open-source Linux operating system for embedded devices, primarily for routers. In the video I simply followed the steps listed on the OpenWRT website, I haven’t added or …

Using a DD-WRT Compatible Router to Stop ISPs from Accessing Your LAN

Introduction A couple of months ago I called our ISP’s customer support line as our speeds dropped significantly. This happened overnight, with no warning, or any apparent reason (change of hardware, software, or even our internet usage habits). Furthermore, this was not the first time it happened – in the …