OpenWrt Custom Build
OpenWrt is a ubiquitous operating system found in edge devices across the globe. It is a popular choice for system integrators (OEMs) building routers due to its flexibility, stability, and extensive feature set. Key attributes include:
- Open-source and vendor independence
- Highly customizable and modular
- Advanced networking features
- Strong security and stability
- Developer-friendly and automation-ready
- Proven track record in commercial and industrial use
- Portability
Builds and Feeds
Although Netify has been accepted into the OpenWrt community and public repositories, there are several limiting factors that make relying solely on these repositories less than ideal:
- Versioning
- For stability reasons, OpenWrt does not accept version upgrades or releases except for bug and security patches. Consequently, only older versions of Netify are available on certain OpenWrt releases.
- Limited Plugins
- OpenWrt only accepts open-source packages, which restricts functionality for proprietary Netify plugins.
- Continuous Integration
- Most software development teams require integration into their existing CI/CD pipelines, necessitating custom buildroots based on OpenWrt.
We can assist teams responsible for compiling and maintaining Netify and its plugin ecosystem in custom OpenWrt build environments. Some of these tools and processes are available in our Netify OpenWrt Git repository.