> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # OpenWrt One: A Repairable FOSS Wi-Fi 6 Router From Banana Pi - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/openwrt-one/ - Published: 2024-12-02T10:42:30.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-02T10:42:30.000Z - Description: If you love open source hardware or the ones that give you full rights to do your own thing, this is one of them! - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Gadgets 🎛️, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Taking note of what networking gear you are running is important, as that could make or break your network, be it the sophisticated setups found in data centers, or even the basic one at your home. For the latter, we usually rely on our [ISP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet%5Fservice%5Fprovider?ref=itsfoss.com) to provide us with the necessary hardware like a modem and router, which usually come combined in a single box. This allows us to connect to their network and, by extension, to the internet. Sadly, **such devices come preloaded with proprietary firmware and web interfaces** that don't really allow the user to do much if something were to go wrong, limiting their right to repair. This is where projects like [OpenWrt](https://openwrt.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) come in, allowing people to replace the proprietary device firmware with **a Linux-based operating system** that opens up a wide range of possibilities. Now, the same project has launched **OpenWrt One**, a new Wi-Fi 6 router that combines the principles of software freedom and the right to repair. ## OpenWrt One: What To Expect? ![a photo that shows the front and back sides of the openwrt one router with enclosure variant](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/OpenWrt_One_Router.jpg) Source: [OpenWrt](https://openwrt.org/%5Fdetail/media/openwrt-one-router.jpg?ref=itsfoss.com) OpenWrt, in collaboration with the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC), [recently announced](https://sfconservancy.org/news/2024/nov/29/openwrt-one-wireless-router-now-ships-black-friday/?ref=itsfoss.com) the launch of OpenWrt One, where they shared some key details of the router. Built with user control in mind, **the OpenWrt One is designed to be open and unbrickable**, with a switch to separately flash the NOR and NAND portions of the flash memory. This allows anyone to recover their router quickly, even if one of the firmware partitions is corrupted, enabling easy flashes and unmatched customization potential. In addition, its creators have ensured that it complies with the U.S. FCC's [equipment authorization](https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/laboratory-division/general/equipment-authorization?ref=itsfoss.com) standards and Europe's [EC/RoHS](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/rohs-directive%5Fen?ref=itsfoss.com). The **key specs** of the OpenWrt One include: - **SoC:** MediaTek MT7981B (*Filogic 820*) - **RAM:** 1 GB DDR4 - **NOR:** 16 MB (*SPI*) - **NAND:** 128 MB (*SPI*) - **Wi-Fi:** MediaTek MT7976C (*Wi-Fi 6*) (*2×2 2.4 GHz + 3×3 5Ghz*) - **Ports:** 1x M.2 2242/2230, 1x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (*PoE*), 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port, 1x USB-C (*Serial*), 1x USB-C (*PD15V*), and 1x USB 2.0. **An overview of the OpenWrt One board.** 👇 ![a photo that shows the front and back of the openwrt one board with various ports and interfaces marked appropriately](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/OpenWrt_One_Board.jpg) Source: [Banana Pi](https://docs.banana-pi.org/openwrt-one/banna%5Fpi%5Fopenwrt%5Fone%5Finterface.jpg?ref=itsfoss.com) You should also know that [Banana Pi](https://www.banana-pi.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) is handling the manufacturing and distribution of the router, with OpenWrt being a frequent collaborator of theirs. Plus, **for each router sold, $10 will go towards the OpenWrt fund at SFC**, helping the project cover hosting expenses and possibly **an OpenWrt summit** in the near future. ## Get OpenWrt One The variant with the OpenWrt One board, case, 3x 3dB antennas and a 12v power supply cost **$89** for US-based customers (*excl shipping*) on [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807609464530.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&ref=itsfoss.com). There is also [a bare-bones kit](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008143000598.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt&ref=itsfoss.com) with just the OpenWrt One board that costs **$68.42** for UK-based customers (*excl shipping*), with the product not being available for US-based customers on AliExpress. You can alternatively find these on other China-based online marketplaces if you are looking to compare prices or want greater shipping coverage. If you want to learn more about this router, then you can refer to the [official wiki](https://openwrt.org/toh/openwrt/one?ref=itsfoss.com) and the Banana Pi [documentation](https://docs.banana-pi.org/en/OpenWRT-One/BananaPi%5FOpenWRT-One?ref=itsfoss.com). [OpenWrt One](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007795779282.html?ref=itsfoss.com) For the schematics, you can visit the official OpenWrt One [hardware index](https://one.openwrt.org/hardware/?ref=itsfoss.com) that lists KiCad files for all the relevant parts and handy instruction guides. **Suggested Read** 📖 [14 Raspberry Pi Zero Alternatives That Cost Less Than $20Perfect little Raspberry Pi Zero alternatives. Explore them here!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSChinmay![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/raspberry-pi-zero-alternatives.png)](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-zero-alternatives/)