

Ethernet cable connected to home network.Check out the Raspberry Pi Buyer's Guide for buying options I’ll be using the pre-built, modified image so no custom compiling or advanced knowledge is required. Refer to this article about the modifications for an in-depth explanation. This tutorial uses a modified version of the default image to fix boot issues and SD Card stability. Please note that the OpenWRT image for the Raspberry Pi is very new and still under development. Most common operations can be done through the friendly web interface. The key value of OpenWRT, however, is that it provides an easy to use and manage firewall solution for those who are not linux power users. Of course, a Raspberry Pi could be used as a firewall with the default Raspbian distribution with the right configuration, packages, and tweaks.

#NTOPNG RASPBERRY PI HOW TO#
In this tutorial I will show you how to install OpenWRT on a Raspberry Pi, add a second network interface, and replace your home firewall with your new OpenWRT firewall. With the recent interest in the Raspberry Pi there is of course is an OpenWRT build for it as well. The list of compatible hardware is large enough to require its own index. It has grown and expanded to support an amazing array of old and new hardware alike. OpenWRT is an active and vibrant home firewall project that was born on the Linksys WRT54G line of home routers.
