With newer versions of openwrt require higher hardware requirements. ( Try this at your own risk!!!) Requirements: An X86 compatible pc (i386) or greater with at least 16MB of RAM, 2 network cards, and a hard drive. If you want the gui, you may need to install the web add-on. Did this with the original image on a pentium2 and it worked well. ![]() Openwrt is so much more upgradeable and expandable. But it’s also possible to install on normal x86 PC hardware. Install on normal x86 PC hardware, and the openwrt. Jump to Installing openwrt on x86-64 - 1 Installing openwrt on x86-64 2 x86-64 builds 3 Installing. Of course, you could easy use some of the router distros such as ipcop and many others (see ). Openwrt will also allow a pc to act as an expensive router without the big price tag. Openwrt is a cousin so to speak of DD-WRT that is installed on many brand name routers to increase their capabilities. This is a great project to put an old pc back to work. ![]() ![]() Nothing wrong with the boxed routers for a turnkey setup. You are not limited by the memory or space of the boxed routers. Having a router on a pc makes more sense not only for the ability to upgrade the hardware, but you can add so many more features software wise. With things changing so fast, that seems like a boon only for the router manufacturers. The little network routers you can purchase in the store are ok, but they are not upgradeable.
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