TP Link WA801ND v3 OpenWRT Install guide

WA801ND v3 Hardware overview Some weeks ago i’ve succesfully ported OpenWRT to the TP-Link TL WA801ND v3, that access point features 2×2 MIMO, detachable antennas, 32 MBytes of ram and 4 Mbytes of flash. It is based, like most new tp-link devices on a qualcomm atheros system on chip ( QCA9533-BL3A)  which integrates the MIPS … Read moreTP Link WA801ND v3 OpenWRT Install guide

Convert your cheap “unmanaged” switch to a VLAN capable layer 2 managed switch for just $2

The title of that post may look crazy at first, but it’s not, it is entirely possible to convert your cheap 100M 8 port switch or stuff like that to a managed switch. That’s possible simply because, if you open up one of these and look at the datasheet, you will find out that they … Read moreConvert your cheap “unmanaged” switch to a VLAN capable layer 2 managed switch for just $2

A very simple internet of things system to control lights and other stuff

In these days i’ve worked on how to create a system that allows me to turn on and off lights or appliances at home with minimal cost and complexity, and there it is: https://github.com/tizbac/IoTManager Each node (ESP-01 ESP8266) with nodemcu firmware and the init.lua script from esp8266 folder of my repository has two outputs and can … Read moreA very simple internet of things system to control lights and other stuff

How to do transparent bridging / repeater on OpenWRT with an Atheros card

What you need An access point running OpenWRT and supporting 4 address mode ( WDS ) Another access point running OpenWRT and supporting both multi-ssid and 4 address mode ( or only 4 address mode if you want wifi->ethernet bridge ) Setting up the main access point First of all , you need to setup … Read moreHow to do transparent bridging / repeater on OpenWRT with an Atheros card