Linksys AC Series Router Configuration Tips for OpenWRT

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Most of this article is focused on the OpenWRT Firmware / OS (Operating System)


Telnet

Telnet is supported (and works) on DD-WRT, but OpenWRT has essentially discontinued use of telnet in the name of security. It is possible to build a custom version of the OpenWRT software that supports telnet.

Switching Boot Partitions

Commands for OpenWRT

  • To determine which boot partition is active: /usr/sbin/fw_printenv -n boot_part
  • To change which boot partition is active: /usr/sbin/fw_setenv boot_part 1 OR /usr/sbin/fw_setenv boot_part 2

Commands for DD-WRT

  • To determine which boot partition is active:ubootenv get boot_part
  • To change which boot partition is active: ubootenv set boot_part 1