DIY Travel Router: Converting Cheap 5G LTE USB Stick to OpenWRT
This cheap USB WiFi Modem is capable of more than the intended usage of sharing internet access. We are liberating this device from the stock firmware to our custom OpenWRT build that has VPN, TTL, Ad-Blocking* and more! Securing your internet traffic.
Write-ups will be on the website soon! https://r1bnc.com
Timestamps:
0:07 - The Hacker News post that started it all
0:21 - OpenStick?
0:35 - Shopee Listings
1:01 - Hardware overview
2:00 - Web dashboard (without authentication?)
2:21 - IMEI can be changed
2:39 - Android Tools: ADB exploring the stick under the hood
4:00 - Hardware Disassembly
4:52 - The EDL tool (Backup/Restore the firmware)
7:00 - Backing up the stock firmware
7:34 - Intro to the OpenWRT for this stick
9:16 - Compiling our OpenWRT build
10:32 - Flashing our OpenWRT build
11:00 - OpenWRT demo
11:40 - Modem Manager
12:11 - Viewing/Sending SMS & AT Commands
12:30 - CPU Frequency to keep this device cool
12:45 - Internal Wi-Fi performance
13:29 - Temperature Graphs
13:41 - Iperf3 Tests via WiFi & USB Tethering
14:05 - LTE Bands
14:15 - Speedtests and TTL
15:11 - Future projects and Credits
Note: These devices are made for SEA/EU & China Bands only! U.S bands are not supported on this device.
Possible Shopee listings for your reference: https://s.shopee.ph/8V5qAmh9Ou
https://s.shopee.ph/70H2OdgF2g
I believe the red/white dongle are UF02. Just look for the White or Black modems similar to what I shown on the video, these are likely UZ801.
Some links may be affiliated.
Project links:
OpenWRT port https://github.com/hkfuertes/msm8916-...
OpenStick https://wvthoog.nl/openstick/
EDL https://github.com/bkerler/edl
Disclaimer: I am not responsile if you brick or destroy your device, always keep backups of your own firmware!
Download Firmware here: https://github.com/r1bnc/msm8916-open...
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