OpenWRT for Axon

OpenWRT is a Linux-based, open-source operating system designed for embedded devices such as routers and single-board computers. It provides a fully writable filesystem with package management, allowing users to customize the system according to their requirements.

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Steps to Follow

Image Information

Warning

  • Kernel Version: 5.10.238-axon

  • OpenWrt Version: 24.10.1

Download Image

The latest OpenWRT image for Axon can be downloaded from the following link:

OpenWRT Image

Flashing the Image

Warning

The image can be flashed into eMMC or other external storage devices such as an SD Card or USB Drive. After flashing, make sure to power-cycle the device before booting.

Flash Image into eMMC

Follow this guide for flashing the image into eMMC:

Flashing Guide Using Linux_Upgrade_Tool (Linux)

Flash Image into SD Card / USB

Follow this guide to flash the image into an SD Card or USB drive:

Flashing Guide Using Balena Etcher

Accessing Axon via Wi-Fi

After booting Axon, the OpenWRT Wi-Fi hotspot is automatically enabled.

Danger

Make sure an antenna is connected to the Wi-Fi U.FL connector.

  • SSH: ssh root@10.0.0.1

  • HTTP: 10.0.0.1

Note

  • Username: root

  • Password: root

Steps:

  1. Connect your host device to the OpenWRT Wi-Fi network.

  2. Open 10.0.0.1 in a web browser and enter the password root.

  3. The LuCI web interface will be displayed.

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Configuring Wi-Fi Access Point

By default, the Wi-Fi Access Point is already configured. However, users can modify the configuration using the LuCI interface.

Navigate to Network → Wireless to manage Wi-Fi settings.

Configuring Axon as a Router

  1. Go to Network → Firewall.

  2. Click on NAT Rules.

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  1. To configure a NAT rule, click the Edit button.

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  1. Select Rewrite IP Address to the interface end1, which connects the Axon to the internet via Ethernet.

PCI-to-Ethernet Setup

Block Diagram

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LuCI Interface

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Physical Connection

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Objective

  • Use a PCI Ethernet port (end1) as the uplink to the internet.

  • Create a bridge (br-lan) that includes multiple interfaces: - Wired: enP2p33s0, enP3p49s0 - Wireless: phy0-ap0

  • All LAN and Wi-Fi devices receive IP addresses from the DHCP server automatically.

Notes / Troubleshooting

  1. Accessing OpenWRT GUI (LuCI):

    If http://10.0.0.1/ does not open or the OpenWRT Wi-Fi is not visible, simply reboot the Axon by pressing the Reset button.

  2. Testing Connectivity:

ping -c 4 8.8.8.8

Note

If you face any difficulties using OpenWRT, please post your query on the Vicharak Forum for community and developer support.