What does the FCC router ban mean for OpenWrt?

It means nothing—OpenWrt One is approved, and user installs on existing routers stay legal.

Can I still install custom firmware after the FCC router ban?

Yes, fully. FCC targets new sales and manufacturer pushes, not your own flashes.

Absolutely—expect 20-30% hikes as imports vanish.

Everyone braced for the FCC's router ban to torch imports and custom firmware dreams. Turns out, it's a dud for FOSS fans—user freedom holds firm.

Open Source Beat Apr 07, 2026 3 min read

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Originally reported by LWN.net