What is OpenWRT? The open-source router OS explained
OpenWRT is a Linux-based operating system for routers. Learn what it is, why people replace their router's stock firmware with it, and what it unlocks.
2026-10-15
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Guides on OpenWRT, filtering, guest WiFi and network security.
How to block ads on every device with OpenWRT
Browser ad blockers only protect one browser. Router-level ad blocking on OpenWRT covers every phone, TV and console — with nothing to install.
2026-10-16
DNS filtering vs VPNs: why DNS-only blocking can be bypassed
DNS-only filters are easy to walk around — change the DNS server, switch on encrypted DNS, or open a VPN. Here's what actually holds.
2026-10-17
How to set up a captive portal for guest WiFi
A captive portal is the login page guests see before they get online. Here's how it works and the details — like connectivity probes — that make or break it.
2026-10-18
Parental controls that work on every device
Parental controls usually mean an app on one device. Router-level controls cover phones, consoles and TVs with per-device profiles and schedules.
2026-10-19
How to stop VPNs and tunnels from bypassing your filter
A VPN carries traffic and DNS past any filter. Here's how to close the tunnel ports and encrypted-DNS channels that let devices walk around your network's rules.
2026-10-20
Encrypted DNS explained: DoH, DoT and why they matter
DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS encrypt lookups — good for privacy, but they also break DNS filters. Here's what they are and how to handle them.
2026-10-21
OpenWRT vs MikroTik: which is right for your network?
OpenWRT or MikroTik for your router? A practical comparison for homes, hotels and small businesses choosing a filtering and guest-WiFi platform.
2026-10-22
How to monetize guest WiFi with paid access
Turn guest WiFi into revenue: sell time-limited access with a paid captive portal — vouchers, mobile money, and automatic grant delivery.
2026-10-23
Network security for hotels, cafés and venues
Hotels and cafés need guest WiFi that filters threats, blocks abuse and stays on-brand — without a network engineer. Here's what to look for.
2026-10-24