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Download and Install the OpenWrt Installation Disk:
- Visit the official OpenWrt website and download the latest installation disk.
- Extract the files from the disk.
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Burn the Installation Disk to a USB Drive:
- Connect your computer to a USB drive.
- Install the USB drivers on the drive.
- Burn the installation disk to the USB drive. Ensure it's the latest version.
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Set Up the Root Directory:
- Connect your computer to the USB drive.
- Install the necessary drivers on the USB.
- Burn the disk to the USB drive.
- Connect your computer to the USB and enter the boot sequence under "Load Root Directory."
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Enter the Root Command:
- Open a terminal and type
sudo.
- Open a terminal and type
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Install the OpenWrt Kernel:
- Extract the OpenWrt-4.78.-223724.139.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 CD image.
- Install it using the provided commands.
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Install the OpenWrt Package:
Go back to the boot sequence and enter the package command to install the OpenWrt-3.12.-223724.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 CD image.
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Enable the OpenWrt Server:
- Exit the boot sequence by pressing
Ctrl + C. - Open a terminal and type
sudo openwrtto start the server. - Type
openwrt -nto enter the OpenWrt user profile.
- Exit the boot sequence by pressing
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Configure Your Science Project:
- Go back to the boot sequence and enter the configuration command.
- Type
sudo openwrtand enter the OpenWrt configuration window. - Set your custom domain name (e.g.,
my_project.com) and username (e.g.,myuser). - Configure your port (e.g., 88) and set it to 88:88.
- Click
saveandexitto save your configuration.
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Start the OpenWrt Server:
- Return to the boot sequence and enter the start command.
- Click
Startto start the server. Turn it off usingsudo openwrt -s.
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Access Your Science Project:
- Open the OpenWrt user profile.
- Type
myuserto log in. - Type
httpand enter your domain and username to access your web project.
By following these steps, you'll have a functional OpenWrt server for your science project. If you encounter issues, consult the OpenWrt documentation or seek assistance from peers or instructors.


