OpenWrt 2 will be a high-performance router with 10 Gbit LAN and WiFi 7 support
a year ago
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- #OpenWrt
- #Networking
- OpenWrt is an open-source, Linux-based OS for routers and wireless devices.
- The first OpenWrt-branded router, OpenWrt One, features WiFi 6, 2.5 GbE ports, and a MediaTek Filogic 820 processor.
- OpenWrt Two, the upcoming router, will feature WiFi 7, a MediaTek Filogic 880 processor, and multiple high-speed ports including 10 Gigabit SFP.
- OpenWrt Two addresses the shortcomings of OpenWrt One with more ports and higher performance but at a higher price ($250).
- GL.iNet partners with OpenWrt for the OpenWrt Two, bringing better hardware and standards compliance.
- The new router supports faster wired and wireless networking, making it suitable for advanced networking applications.
- OpenWrt Two's expected release is late 2025.
- Users express interest in Power over Ethernet (PoE) support and modular expansion options like PCIe.