Are you looking for a router with a bit more power? Introducing the 3rd generation of 100% free software wireless mini routers with
Respect Your Freedom certification. The router ships with the most up-to-date free embedded GNU/Linux distribution:
LibreCMC.
LibreCMC was built from the Linux-libre kernel and a stripped down version of OpenWRT without any of the non-free bits. LibreCMC is the leading free software distribution designed for routers and other embedded devices available today.
Besides being freedom-friendly we've added support for running WireGuard and OpenVPN making it easy and convenient to get a base line of protection for your privacy as well as route around local censorship. Just pick up a subscription to our optional VPN service and we'll ship the router configured to work out of the box with our privacy respecting PenguinVPN service.
With our mini VPN router it's easy to utilize our PenguinVPN service with any device regardless of operating system: Simply connect the router to a modem or upstream routing device and select the "libreCMC-VPN" access point.
While we've geared this router to be a simple solution to connect all your devices to a privacy friendly VPN service there are many other potential use cases including simply utilizing the router like any other router designed for the home (this is the default configuration if a VPN subscription is not selected). You can connect the router to most cable, DSL, fiber, and even select
USB cellular modems.
When combined with a privacy friendly VPN service provider you can expect much more:
- Now with support for OpenVPN & WireGuard (via a handful of providers that support it properly such as Mullvad, AirVPN, OVPN and njalla)!
- Protect yourself from TunnelVision / DHCP option 121 attacks: Stop rogue ISPs from rerouting and compromising the privacy of your VPN connections
- Prevent ISP surveillance: Many ISPs log access to websites, emails, and other communications
- Bypass Website Blocking and Censorship: Many ISPs have begun blocking traffic to perfectly legal websites
- Thwart ISP Throttling: Many ISPs slow down certain types of traffic when it benefits them financially to do so
- Stop VOIP Blocking: Many ISPs offer phone services and don't like competition from third party services
- Stop video throttling: Many ISPs offer entertainment services and take steps to make third party services unusable
- Stop the threats: Many companies abuse the courts to obtain ISP contact information for harassing and threatening purposes
- Easily switch between VPN and non-VPN access points via a two-router setup: see our demonstration video
- Stop privacy invasive targeted advertising: Advertisers often use IP and geo-location data to target advertising
- This router can be configured for lots of different uses like bridging a hard wired computer to a wireless network or acting as a wireless relay.
- This router can be configured to act as a relay where the traffic is encrypted by the mini router using Wireguard and then relayed through another access point (this works well for users of Verizon Jetpacks, people connecting through internet connections of family and friends, etc)
- Lookig to do more with your router? libreCMC includes a repository of software you can install and we even have directions on expanding storage via USB
- Interested in a PenguinVPN subscription with your router and want to better understand the setup? Check out our diagram or demonstration video
- Looking to cover a large area or just setup a more resilient wireless network? Check out our mesh networking technology! libreCMC 1.5.14+ now supports mesh! We have pre-configured 3pk & 5pk mesh kits available to make deployment as easy as simply plugging in a few mesh nodes. For those more technically inclined we have also written up directions on how to configure a bunch of mesh nodes and setup a mesh network yourself. There is even a 40 minute video on it.
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Have young children at home or need to enhance your security? Restrict which websites can be accessed via a DNS filter white list. We now have directions on creating a whitelist of sites/domains and uploading the configuration to your libreCMC router. Any domain name not on your whitelist will be blocked.
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If you purchase a PenguinVPN subscription you can switch between dozens of different servers and countries following our directions here.
For those without a technical aptitude we recommend purchasing VPN service with the router. For those with a technical mindset we have detailed directions for a number of different VPN providers including: PenguinVPN (ThinkPenguin, now supported on libreCMC 1.5+ with OpenVPN), Mullvad (supported on libreCMC 1.5.13+ with WireGuard), OVPN (supported on libreCMC 1.5.2+ with WireGuard), njalla (supported on libreCMC 1.5.8+ with WireGuard), Private Internet Access (now supported on libreCMC 1.5+ with OpenVPN), ProtonVPN (now supported on libreCMC 1.5+ with OpenVPN), AirVPN, IPredator, NordVPN (now supported on libreCMC 1.5+ with OpenVPN), PureVPN, and HideMyAss (help us improve our documentation by
telling us your favorite VPN provider).
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Fast shipping: Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days.
(* large quantities may take longer to deliver)
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Category
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Specification
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CPU
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Qualcomm QCA9531 SoC, 650MHz CPU
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RAM/NOR
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128MB RAM
16MB Nor flash
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Interface
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1Wan, 1LAN, 1USB2.0, 1 MicroUSB, UART, reset button
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LED
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1st LED is power and system (solid green when booted); 3rd LED is red and for wifi; the 2nd LED is programmable
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WAN/LAN
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10/100Mbps
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WLAN
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802.11b/g/n
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Buttons
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Reset & On/Off Switch (not programmed by default to do anything)
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Antenna
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External, 2dBi is the default antenna option
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USB
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1x 2.0 port
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Power Supply
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5V 1A (power consumtion < 2W)
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Size
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58x58x25mm
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Weight
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39g
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Max Tx Power
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20dBm
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Certification
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CE, RoHS, FCC
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Compatible with
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All systems with a modern standards compliant browser
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Have questions?
E-mail support or call us at: 1-888-39-THINK (84465)
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