Instructions

There are several devices, that are suitable as WiFi Access Point. However, only a few of them are compatible wi th OpenWRT.

Here you can find information on which routers we recommend and which to better avoid.

This chapter explains how the Freifunk firmware is installed the router.

This process is called "router flashing".

Your router needs a special firmware to participate in Freifunk. We will tell you know how to get it.

After flashing the router, it is ready to operate and can be used directly.
However, the router can still be configured and you can, for example, give your router a name and make it visible on the map of the Meshviewer.

If the router doesn't react normally and won't accept the password, it's not the end of the world. The recovery mode can help to reset the password or the whole router.

Here we will tell you how to flash a router to become a Freifunk router with the help of a TFTP server.

In order to install a off-loader such as the Siemens Futro, you have to prepare a flash drive, put a certain Freifunk image on it and install it on the Futro afterwards.

Freifunk Bodensee uses Matrix as chat to get in touch with each other.

Come by and let's make cool Freifunk projects.

Freifunk is a WiFi without encryption. Here you will get to know why this is not completely dangerous and that you can still use it.

A Freifunk router not only provides the devices directly connected to it but also tries to directly connect to other Freifunk routers within reach and exchange data with them.

This connection is called "mesh".

Here you will find out on how YOU can invite people to a Freifunk meeting.

Select a date and time which suits you. And then you invite people.