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ImmortalWrt
An opensource OpenWrt variant for mainland China users.
ImmortalWrt is a fork of OpenWrt, with more packages ported, more devices supported, better performance, and special optimizations for mainland China users. Compared the official one, we allow to use hacks or non-upstreamable patches / modifications to achieve our purpose. Source from anywhere. Default login address: http://192.168.1.1 or http://immortalwrt.lan, username: root, password: none. -
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RADIUSdesk
The professional way to manage your WiFi network using FreeRADIUS
The professional way to manage your WiFi network using FreeRADIUS RADIUSdesk offers: * A Modern dashboard that is easy to navigate * Easy to use API that makes third party integration a snap * Login pages applet for central hotspot login page management. * Support Social Login (Facebook etc) integration for CoovaChilli and Mikrotik. * A device manager which makes BYOD a pleasure for any enterprise. * Fine grained rights management. * Extensive usage graphs for fine grained trend analysis and capacity planning. * i18n. Easy translations. Also supporting rtl languages. * Advanced debug trace applet to allow real-time debug traces on FreeRADIUS by using Websocket. * MESHdesk applet that helps to set-up, manage and monitor Batman-adv mesh networks -
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OpenWrt
A Linux operating system targeting embedded devices
OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the vendor and allows you to customize the device through the use of packages to suit any application. For developers, OpenWrt is the framework to build an application without having to build a complete firmware around it; for users this means the ability for full customization, to use the device in ways never envisioned. -
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EchoLife ONT Tools Huawei
Software para cargar firmware de Routers modem HUAWEI
Herramienta para cargar firmware a router modem de fibra HUAWEI Modelos admitidos: HG8145V5 - EG8145V5 - HG8245W5-6T y HG8245Q2 -
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µWebSockets
Compliant web server for the most demanding of applications
Being meticulously optimized for speed and memory footprint, µWebSockets is fast enough to do encrypted TLS 1.3 messaging quicker than most alternative servers can do even unencrypted, cleartext messaging. Furthermore, we partake in Google's OSS-Fuzz with a ~95% daily fuzzing coverage with no sanitizer issues. LGTM scores us flawless A+ from having zero CodeQL alerts and we compile with pedantic warning levels. µWebSockets is written entirely in C & C++ but has a seamless integration for Node.js backends. This allows for rapid scripting of powerful apps, using widespread competence. We've been fully standards compliant with a perfect Autobahn|Testsuite score since 2016. Companies with everything to lose rely on µWebSockets on a daily basis - we power the trading APIs of Bitfinex.com & Kraken.com, handling volumes of multiple billions of USD every day. Other companies include Trello, where µWebSockets is serving their 50 million users with real-time board updates. -
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FlowViewer
FlowViewer is a web-based netflow data analysis tool.
FlowViewer provides a convenient web-based user interface to Mark Fullmer’s flow-tools suite and CMU's netflow data capture/analyzer, SiLK. The inclusion of the underlying SiLK tool set enables FlowViewer users to continue to use the tool with the newer IPFIX netflow data protocol, which includes support for IPv6 and Cisco's v9 and FNF netflow. FlowViewer has been developed for NASA’s Earth Sciences Data and Information System (ESDIS) networks, and credit goes to NASA for their usual outstanding support of innovation. The FlowViewer tools provide additional graphing and tracking features by utilizing open source software including Thomas Boutrell’s gd, Lincoln Stein's GD, Martien Verbruggen's GD::Graph, and Tobias Oetiker’s RRDtool. FlowViewer v4.6 fixes non-UTC local time environments for FlowViewer and FlowGrapher, and $no_devices_or_exporters FlowMonitor_Collector problem. **Note: SiLK must be v3.8.0 or later. Version 3.9 handles sFlow data. -
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proxychains-ng
continuation of the famous proxychains project by netcreature
proxychains is a hook preloader that allows to redirect TCP traffic of existing dynamically linked programs through one or more SOCKS or HTTP proxies. -
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AngularUI Router
The solution to flexible routing with nested views in AngulaJS
UI-Router provides state based routing. Each feature of an application is defined as a state. One state is active at any time, and UI-Router manages the transitions between the states. Each state describes the URL, the UI (a view or views), data prerequisites, and other logical prerequisites (such as authentication) for a feature. Before activating a state, UI-Router first fetches any prerequisites (asynchronously), and then activates the view(s) and updates the URL. UI-Router states are hierarchical; states can be nested inside other states, forming a tree. Child states may inherit data and behavior (such as authentication) from their parent states. A client-side router updates the browser URL as the user nagivates through the single page app. Conversely, changes to the browser’s URL can drive navigation of the app, enabling a user to create deep-links (i.e., bookmarks) to areas deep within the application. -
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Routing Component
Maps an HTTP request to a set of configuration variables
When your application receives a request, it calls a controller action to generate the response. The routing configuration defines which action to run for each incoming URL. It also provides other useful features, like generating SEO-friendly URLs (e.g. /read/intro-to-symfony instead of index.php?article_id=57). Routes can be configured in YAML, XML, PHP or using either attributes or annotations. All formats provide the same features and performance, so choose your favorite. Symfony recommends attributes because it’s convenient to put the route and controller in the same place. On PHP 8, you can use native attributes to configure routes right away. On PHP 7, where attributes are not available, you can use annotations instead, provided by the Doctrine Annotations library. This configuration tells Symfony to look for routes defined as annotations in any PHP class stored in the src/Controller/ directory. -
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inux-router
Set Linux as router in one command
Set Linux as a router in one command. Able to provide Internet, or create WiFi hotspots. Support transparent proxy (redsocks). Also useful for routing VMs/containers. -
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page.js
Micro client-side router inspired by the Express router
There are multiple ways to install page.js. With package managers. Setup redirect from one path to another. Calling page.redirect with only a string as the first parameter redirects to another route. Waits for the current route to push state and after replaces it with the new one leaving the browser history clean. If you're doing selective binding you'll like want to pass { click: false } to specify this yourself. Exit routes are called when a page changes, using the context from the previous change. Create a new page instance with the given options. Use this if you need to control multiple windows (like iframes or popups) in addition to the main window. The router uses the same string-to-regexp conversion that Express does, so things like ":id", ":id?", and "*" work as you might expect. -
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ForceBindIP GUI
ForceBindIP GUI by LibTiff , the first graphical user interface that w
ForceBindIP GUI by LibTiff , the first graphical user interface that was created in 2013. Latest version (2.0) is refreshed , more user friendly , with new graphical user interface for the ForceBindIP engine. Features full functionality such as Delay function , profiling and shortcuts of the most useful net commands. Proven and tested to work with all x86 & x64 systems. -
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======================== Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The next generation of YFi Hotspot Manager is now available. It is called RADIUSdesk and packed with goodies. https://sourceforge.net/projects/radiusdesk/ =========================== Modern Ajax web front-end for FreeRADIUS 2.x. Supports: vouchers, permanent users, billing post paid and pre-paid. Multi language support. Stats. Works with CoovaChilli and Mikrotik. Runs on Ubuntu and CentOS. Thorough documentation. Can be downloaded as a virtual appliance in order to be up and running within minutes. Can be used as a standard RADIUS server.
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Artica Load-balancer Appliance
Load-balancer Appliance in 5 minutes
Artica Load-Balancer is load balance and fail over appliance for TCP based services. it is usable for HTTP(S), SSH, SMTP, DNS, etc.. This appliance is typically located between network clients and a farm of servers. It designed to dispatches client requests to servers in the farm so that processing load is distributed. -
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swrt is a third party firmware for select asus wireless routers. BCM AC: https://github.com/SWRT-dev/asuswrt-bcm-ac BCM AX: https://github.com/SWRT-dev/asuswrt-bcm QCA/MTK: https://github.com/SWRT-dev/swrt-gpl BLUECAVE: https://github.com/SWRT-dev/bluecave-asuswrt RT-AX89X: https://github.com/SWRT-dev/rtax89x
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Verigio - Multi Port Forwarder
Simple software for port forwarding and routing w/o a hardware router
A multi functional tool for port forwarding offers a full matrix of capabilities for selecting network traffic by interface,MAC,IP,TCP,UDP and forwarding it to another interface,MAC,IP,TCP,UDP. Flexible rules allow to change specific attributes of the traffic leaving the rest intact. The port forwarding rules can be imported/exported into XML files. Vivid user interface indicates in real time which rules are triggered by the traffic. The program has its own proprietary traffic management engine (network device driver) which does not make changes to the operating system, instead it simply filters the traffic. Hence, it can work side-by-side with lots of other network and security software. -
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OpenWRT ©VMWare ©ESXi Appliance
OpenWRT ©VMWare ©ESXi Appliance NAT router
Ready to use OpenWRT NAT router appliance for ©VMWare ©ESXi. You only have to uncompress and register it to your ©ESXi server to be able to use it as a fencing device between your LAN network and some NATed network inside your ©ESXi host. It can also be easily configured to serve as a firewall in a dedicated ©ESXi host. You can follow the setup guide at https://33hops.com/vmware-esxi-nat-with-custom-firewall.html The appliance comes in a very small package (less than 5 MB), still it's fully functional, make not mistake. It is configured with 256 MB of RAM in a 50 MB .vmdk disk, which should be more than enough for any small lab, corporate department or (c)VMWare (c)ESXi dedicated server. Just uncompress and register, enjoy. -
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SoftPerfect Network Scanner Portable
SoftPerfect Network Scanner Portable is an IPv4/IPv6 network scanner.
SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a free multi-threaded IPv4/IPv6 scanner with a modern interface and many advanced features. It is intended for both system administrators and general users interested in computer security. The program pings computers, scans for listening TCP/UDP ports and discovers shared folders, including system and hidden ones. In addition, it can can retrieve practically any information about network computers via WMI, SNMP, HTTP, NetBios and a bunch of other features. It can also resolve host names and auto-detect the local and external IP address range. To assist with network administration, it supports remote shutdown and Wake-On-LAN. (https://www.softperfect.com/products/networkscanner/) -
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Network Simulator (fork CORE - Live USB)
Live DVD with CORE network simulator
The Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) is a tool for emulating networks on one or more machines. You can connect these emulated networks to live networks. CORE consists of a GUI for drawing topologies of lightweight virtual machines, and Python modules for scripting network emulation. -
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Verigio - Virtual Network Hub
Drag-n-Drop build a Network hub from your computer.
Visually build an Ethernet switch from network cards of your computer. This simple tool acts as an Ethernet switch/hub forwarding packets between network cards on the computer. It shows the passing traffic with graphical indicators. Allows to configure for each hub slot individually. -
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Route_Serial_TCP_UDP
Serial <-> TCP/IP, Serial <-> UDP/IP, TCP/IP <-> UDP/IP
ScriptCommunicator (scriptable data terminal) script which routes: - serial port (RS232, USB to serial) <-> TCP/IP (Client/Server) - serial port (RS232, USB to serial) <-> UDP/IP - TCP/IP (Client/Server) <-> UDP/IP ScriptCommunicator can be found here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/scriptcommunicator/ -
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Cisco SSH/SNMP Config Tool
Allows you to deploy configuration updates to your Cisco devices
Easy to use tools for a network administrator with a lot of Cisco routers or switches to manage. The SSH tool can also deploy commands to any SSH device, but the SNMP tool works only with Cisco devices Last version of SSH Tool https://sourceforge.net/projects/cisco-ssh-snmp-config-tool/files/SSH%20Config%20Tool/Cisco%20SSH%20Config%20Tool%20v1.2.2.zip/download Last version of SNMP Tool https://sourceforge.net/projects/cisco-ssh-snmp-config-tool/files/SNMP%20Config%20Tool/Cisco%20SNMP%20Config%20Tool%20v1.2.1.zip/download -
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fwiptables. Firewall With iptables.
iptables mini-script in file-wizard
The fwiptables is a one-file WIZARD, for IPTABLES with COMMAND-LINE, with CLI-MENU, with GUI-MENU, with GUI-ROLL, with GUI-SHELL. Since 2025, code more mature, and more stable, more clean, and with better code design, and with purpose educational. -
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KeexyBox
The box to keep the Internet under your control
KeexyBox allows you to do parental control, block ads, limit telemetry, and browse the Internet anonymously from your home network without installing any software on your devices. It also can be used to create a public wireless access point with the captive portal. It is a software program which requires a Raspberry PI box and which is installed on Raspbian. It constitutes a cut-off point between your devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) and your router or Internet box. KeexyBox acts as a default gateway and DNS server for the devices in your home network. It thus intercepts all connections to the Internet to carry out website filtering or to activate browsing via the Tor anonymity network according to connection profiles which you have configured. -
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OpenNOP is an open source Linux based network accelerator. It's designed to optimize network traffic over point-to-point, partially-meshed and full-meshed IP networks.
Open Source Router Firmware Guide
Open source router firmware is software that enables users to customize the features and functions of their home network routers. In contrast to traditional manufacturer "black box" or proprietary firmware, open source router firmware provides users with greater control and flexibility over the configuration of their networks.
The most popular open source router firmwares on the market today are DD-WRT, OpenWrt and Tomato. All three are Linux-based systems that enable users to make changes to the basic settings and configurations of their routers, as well as upgrade their available bandwidths, set security parameters, prioritize traffic flows and more. Each has its own unique benefits – DD-WRT adds additional data storage support for those who need it; OpenWrt is an incredibly versatile system suitable for a wide range of applications;and Tomato is built around a user friendly graphical interface.
The advantages of using open source router firmware are numerous. Firstly, they are free to use, so there’s no need to pay licensing fees associated with commercial firmware solutions. Secondly, because they’re open sourced they can be frequently updated with bug fixes or increased functionality which wouldn't be possible if stuck in a vendor specific framework – leading to greatly extended hardware lifecycles without having to purchase new hardware. Finally users benefit from the wealth of information available online about these systems – since many others have used them prior knowledge about particular issues can often be easily found via web searches or forums.
Finally one should also note that despite these advantages – switching from traditional firmware solutions may not always be easy and may require some expertise depending on what changes you're looking for. Nevertheless if you’re looking for control or greater performance than your stock router settings allow then investing in an alternative such as one of those mentioned above could very well prove beneficial in terms of both cost savings and enhanced functionality going forward
Open Source Router Firmware Features
- Monitoring and Logging – Most open source routers are capable of capturing network activity logs, allowing administrators to keep an eye on their network data. This is useful for troubleshooting performance issues or simply monitoring the traffic patterns coming through the router.
- Quality of Service (QoS) – An open source router typically supports QoS which lets users prioritize certain types of internet traffic through their networks to meet specific needs, such as voice over IP or streaming video. This is especially helpful for ensuring that mission-critical applications get rapid and reliable access to the internet.
- Access Controls – Many routers offer access control functionality which enables administrators to configure restrictions on what devices and services can interact with their networks in order to enforce security policies. This can be incredibly valuable for businesses who need additional safeguards against unwanted visitors or threats.
- VPN Support - Open source routers often have built-in support for virtual private networks (VPNs), allowing remote workers to securely connect back into corporate networks without having to rely on third-party software solutions. In addition, some models even provide specialized tools geared towards setting up site-to-site VPNs between multiple locations or individual devices scattered across a wide area network (WAN).
- Firewall Protection - An open source router includes a built-in stateful firewall capable of filtering out malicious traffic flows before they reach any devices connected directly to the local area network (LAN). This helps protect not only your own equipment but also all other computers within range from potentially harmful online activity without relying on external hardware firewalls or dedicated software solutions.
Types of Open Source Router Firmware
- DD-WRT - This firmware is designed to boost a router’s capabilities beyond what is provided by the original manufacturer. It provides additional features such as wireless access, QoS and advanced security options.
- Tomato - This firmware specializes in providing enhanced wireless performance and bandwidth utilization through features like usage logging, bandwidth monitoring and timing restrictions.
- OpenWrt - This open source firmware allows users to be creative with their networking configurations by building powerful customizations from an extensive library of plugins and packages.
- LibreMesh - This software focuses on creating reliable mesh networks for community networks or personal use. It is also used for mobile app development or IoT architectures as it offers control over routing protocols, multiple encryption options and configuration flexibility.
- pfSense – This type of router firmware is typically used in commercial solutions as it provides robust firewalling capabilities along with traffic shaping, VPN support and more.
Advantages of Open Source Router Firmware
- Improved Security: Open source firmware is often more secure than the manufacturer’s default software because it is constantly reviewed and updated by volunteer developers. This allows for more thorough security measures, such as regular patches for new vulnerabilities, to be applied quickly.
- Increased Functionality: Since it is open source, users have access to a large selection of third-party plugins and modules that can extend the router’s capabilities beyond what was possible with the original firmware. For example, users may be able to customize their firewall settings or prioritize certain types of traffic on their network.
- Easy Updates: Since the updates are handled by a community of volunteers rather than one company, they tend to be much more frequent and reliable compared to closed source alternatives. In addition, open source projects also benefit from rapid bug fixes and stability improvements that come from many different contributors around the world.
- Community Support: One major advantage of open source projects is the availability of a large community willing to help each other troubleshoot issues and answer questions. This means that users will usually find plenty of helpful resources when trying to figure out how something works or if they encounter any problems with their setup.
Types of Users That Use Open Source Router Firmware
- Home Network Enthusiast: These users are typically hobbyists who like to set up their home networks using open source router firmware. They may not have extensive technical knowledge but they enjoy tinkering with the system and exploring its functionality.
- Professional IT Administrators: IT professionals use open source router firmware to manage large corporate networks, as it is more customizable and allows for greater control over security settings.
- Small Business Owners: Small business owners can make use of open source router firmware by setting up secure in-house networks or virtual private networks for remote employees.
- Custom Router Builders: This type of user likes to build custom routers with open source software so that they can modify the core functionalities for specific needs.
- Tinkerers: Tinkerers are people who just like playing around with different types of software and hardware, including routers, to see what kinds of functions they can create out of them.
How Much Do Open Source Router Firmware Cost?
Open source router firmware is completely free and open to everyone. You can get access to it without paying any money at all. There are no registration fees, setup costs, or subscription charges associated with open source router firmware. The only cost involved with using open source router firmware is the actual hardware used for the router itself. Depending on your particular type of router, there are a variety of prices you might have to pay in order to acquire the necessary hardware needed for your network. In many cases, if you’re willing to shop around online, you may even be able to find some great deals on pre-built routers that come with everything you need already installed and ready for use.
Once you have acquired the necessary hardware for your network, downloading and installing open source router firmware is entirely free from any additional costs or fees. All of the code within this type of software is available publicly through websites like GitHub or SourceForge so anyone can download, modify and redistribute it freely without having to pay any additional licensing fees whatsoever. This makes it one of the most affordable types of networking solutions available today as well as one of the most versatile options available due to its customizable nature.
What Software Do Open Source Router Firmware Integrate With?
Open source router firmware can integrate with various types of software, such as network management software, VPN clients and servers, wireless access points, IDS/IPS systems, QoS (quality of service) systems, DD-WRT compatible mesh devices and NAS (network attached storage). Additionally, open source route firmware is often easily customizable for different needs and many manufacturers offer custom applications that can be installed on the router to provide extra features. For example, a popular open source router firmware is DD-WRT which supports additional packages like Asterisk VoIP PBX or IPFire firewall. Allowing users to customize their home networks depending on their needs and allowing them to increase security and performance.
Trends Related to Open Source Router Firmware
- Increased Security: Open source router firmware provides a higher level of security to protect your network from malicious attacks. This is because open source firmware often includes more advanced features than proprietary firmware, such as the ability to update automatically, detect and block malicious software, and better protect against known vulnerabilities.
- Better Compatibility: With open source firmware, users can customize their routers to better match their needs. For example, they can install third-party plugins to make the router compatible with different types of hardware or software. This makes it possible for users to access a wider range of devices on their network.
- Improved Performance: Open source router firmware offers improved performance compared to proprietary firmware. This is because open source firmware is more optimized and updated more frequently than proprietary firmware.
- Reduced Costs: Open source router firmware can be downloaded for free, which means users don’t have to pay for expensive software licenses or upgrades. This saves money in the long run and allows users to take advantage of new features without having to invest in costly upgrades.
- Easier Troubleshooting: Open source router firmware offers better troubleshooting capabilities than proprietary firmware. This makes it easier for users to find and fix problems quickly without having to contact technical support or wait for an upgrade.
How Users Can Get Started With Open Source Router Firmware
- Determine if Your Router Supports Open Source Firmware: Check the product literature for your router—many manufacturers list whether their equipment supports open source firmwares on the box or in their documentation. If you don’t have those materials, try searching for more information about your model online.
- Research Compatible Firmware Options: Once you know what type of router you have, search for compatible firmwares such as DD-WRT, TomatoUSB and OpenWRT which are recommended as secure alternatives to stock firmware from vendors like Linksys and Netgear.
- Download the Appropriate Firmware Version: When downloading a new router firmware, ensure that it is compatible with your specific make and model of the router; most websites will provide clear instructions on how to find out this information. Additionally, make sure that the version number matches up exactly - newer versions may not work properly on older routers.
- Flash Your Router With The New Firmware: This step requires getting into the internal administration pages of your router where you can “flash” (or upgrade) its existing software with new code from a file stored locally (on one computer) or remotely (over an Internet connection). Most websites will provide detailed instructions on how to do this process securely — no errors must occur during installation. Flashing typically takes between 10-20 minutes depending on size of file and connection speeds. Note – flashing firmware erases all settings so back up any current configuration before proceeding further.
- Test The New Firmware's Features & Functions: After installing the new software successfully, take some time to explore its features & functions; most sites dedicated to open source firmware include forums or support groups full of helpful users who can answer questions & provide advice on getting started quickly. Additionally, research options like VLANs, QoS scheduling, Wi-Fi encryption protocols, VPN setup, etc., which greatly enhance security & convenience in home/small office networks.
Overall, configuring open-source routers may require slightly more technical knowledge than stock ones but provides much greater flexibility & customization options in addition to improved performance. With just a few steps & few hours time investment, users can enjoy increased reliability & enhanced functionality when using their own custom routers.
