OpenWRT: turning an old router into a powerhouse

2025-11-01

Imagine: an old router for 2000 ₽ blocks ads, shares a VPN, works as a Mesh system and doesn’t slow down even with 50 devices.
This is not magic — this is OpenWRT.

🏠 Who needs OpenWRT

OpenWRT turns an ordinary router into a mini-server. If you have at least one item from the list — it’s definitely time to try it:

• Want AdBlock for the whole house
• Need a VPN without a subscription
• Have an old router lying around
• Like to tinker with settings

90% of users install OpenWRT — and forget about the router forever.