OpenWrt

OpenWrt is a Linux-based OS that is adapted for use on network devices, mainly routers. The project allows you to create VPN connections for remote access to resources or connections between physical and cloud infrastructures.

OpenWrt is a flexible network management tool that is good for home networks and corporate infrastructures alike.

Benefits

• Open-source software

  The project is open-source. This allows software developers worldwide to collaborate, contribute to system improvement, and adapt it to their own needs.

• Flexible and customizable

  You can customize the routing settings, firewalls, VPNs, and QoS to develop network solutions that will meet your specific requirements.

• Support for a great variety of devices

  OpenWrt supports a great number of routers and other network devices from different vendors, which allows using OpenWrt on a wide range of hardware.

• Packages and extensions

  You will have access to a large number of packages and extensions so that you can develop your own network services and add new features and apps to your router or other devices.

• Updates and security

  Regular updates ensure the security and stable performance of your network and an active community is always here to roll them out in time.

• Run experiments and learn

  OpenWrt provides a platform to learn about network technology and run experiments. Create your own projects and customize networks in any way you like.

1. Get an SSH key pair to connect to a virtual machine (VM).

2. Create a VM from a public image. Under Image/boot disk selection, go to the Cloud Marketplace tab and select OpenWrt. Under Access:

   • Enter the username in the Login field.
   • Paste the contents of the public SSH key file in the SSH key field.

   Save the VM public IP address.

3. Connect to the VM over SSH. To do this, use your username and the private SSH key you previously created.

4. Get a password:

   sudo cat /root/<username>_password
   

5. Open https://<VM_public_IP_address>:8443/ in your browser.

6. To connect to the service, use the following parameters:

   • Username: VM username.
   • Password: Previously obtained password.

• Protecting sites and applications.
• Translating addresses.
• Filtering traffic.
• Routing on the internet.

OpenNix
OpenNix provides technical support to OpenWrt users in Yandex Cloud. You can contact their technical support by email at support@opennix.ru. Support engineers are available on business days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., GMT+3.

Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the respective developer’s information resources.