Linksys AC Series Router Configuration Tips for OpenWRT
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