OpenWrt has officially launched its first dedicated wireless router that promises unrivalled security protection.

Developed in collaboration with Banana Pi, the OpenWrt One is specifically designed to meet the needs of hackers and security-conscious users.

Available for just $89, the OpenWrt One promises to offer a long-lasting, open, and flexible solution for users who value control and security in their networking hardware.

The OpenWrt One is powered by the MediaTek MT7981B system-on-chip (SoC), supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with the MediaTek MT7976C chipset, and offers 2x2 2.4 GHz and 3x3 5 GHz wireless connectivity. For wired connections, the router includes one 2.5 Gbit WAN port and one 1 Gbit LAN port, ensuring fast, reliable internet access.

In terms of storage and expandability, the OpenWrt One features 128MB of SPI NAND and 16MB of SPI NOR flash memory, with additional storage options through a 2230/2242 NVMe PCIe 2.0 slot. It also includes a USB 2.0 Type-A port for connecting peripherals and a USB Type-C port for power delivery and serial interface, providing ample options for customization.