Router Softwares and Apps

DD-WRT is a powerful, free Linux-based firmware replacement for a wide range of wireless routers. It transforms consumer-grade network hardware into a highly customizable and feature-rich platform, offering advanced control and capabilities typically found in commercial-grade equipment.

OpenWrt is a highly customizable, Linux-based embedded operating system designed for routers and other embedded devices. It replaces vendor firmware, offering advanced networking features, enhanced security, and extensive flexibility.

pfSense is an open-source firewall and router software distribution based on FreeBSD. It provides a powerful and flexible platform for a wide range of networking needs, from small home networks to large enterprise environments, emphasizing security, reliability, and comprehensive feature sets.

PdaNet transforms your Android phone into a versatile mobile hotspot and tethering solution, enabling you to share your device's internet connection with laptops, tablets, and other devices via USB cable, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.

Tomato is a highly regarded custom firmware designed for Broadcom-based routers, offering advanced features and enhanced control beyond the stock manufacturer firmware. While discontinued, it remains a popular choice for users seeking improved network performance, diagnostics, and configuration options on compatible hardware.

Wicd is an open-source network connection manager for Linux, known for its simplicity and ability to manage both wired and wireless networks effectively.

Untangle offers a comprehensive network security solution combining firewall, VPN, threat prevention, and content filtering in a single, unified platform designed for small to medium businesses and distributed enterprises.

MikroTik RouterOS is a robust and versatile network operating system designed for MikroTik's RouterBOARD hardware. It offers a wide range of networking features, from basic routing and firewall capabilities to advanced QoS, VPN, and wireless management, making it suitable for a variety of deployments from small home networks to large enterprise and ISP infrastructures.

Endian Firewall Community is a powerful, open-source Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution designed to provide comprehensive network security. It integrates firewall, gateway, VPN, web security, and email security features into a single, easy-to-manage appliance.

IPCop was a Linux distribution meticulously crafted to transform standard PC hardware into a robust, user-friendly firewall appliance. Designed with simplicity in mind, it provided essential network security features for small offices and homes.

Quick Config is a powerful and portable network configuration manager designed to streamline the process of changing various computer settings with ease. It allows users to quickly switch between different network setups, manage proxy configurations, execute scripts, and launch applications with just a few clicks, making it ideal for users who frequently change their network environment.

Smoothwall is a robust, open-source firewall distribution built on a hardened GNU/Linux operating system. It provides essential network security and management features through an intuitive web interface, making it suitable for both home and small business use.

Smoothwall is a robust, open-source firewall distribution built on a hardened GNU/Linux operating system. It provides essential network security and management features through an intuitive web interface, making it suitable for both home and small business use.

Quick Config is a powerful and portable network configuration manager designed to streamline the process of changing various computer settings with ease. It allows users to quickly switch between different network setups, manage proxy configurations, execute scripts, and launch applications with just a few clicks, making it ideal for users who frequently change their network environment.

Endian Firewall Community is a powerful, open-source Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution designed to provide comprehensive network security. It integrates firewall, gateway, VPN, web security, and email security features into a single, easy-to-manage appliance.

IPCop was a Linux distribution meticulously crafted to transform standard PC hardware into a robust, user-friendly firewall appliance. Designed with simplicity in mind, it provided essential network security features for small offices and homes.

MikroTik RouterOS is a robust and versatile network operating system designed for MikroTik's RouterBOARD hardware. It offers a wide range of networking features, from basic routing and firewall capabilities to advanced QoS, VPN, and wireless management, making it suitable for a variety of deployments from small home networks to large enterprise and ISP infrastructures.

Untangle offers a comprehensive network security solution combining firewall, VPN, threat prevention, and content filtering in a single, unified platform designed for small to medium businesses and distributed enterprises.