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ImmortalWrt
ImmortalWrt is an OpenWrt branch optimized for the Chinese network environment.
Overview
Official Website: https://immortalwrt.org/
Target users: Best choice for users in China
ImmortalWrt is based on OpenWrt, specifically optimized for Chinese users, solving some issues that OpenWrt has when used in China.
Main Features
- Built-in PassWall, Surfboard and other overseas plugins
- Auto-select optimal node
- Pre-configured common software sources
- DNS optimization for domestic networks
- IPv6 support enabled by default
- Pre-configured Turbo ACC network acceleration
- Better Chinese language support
Differences from OpenWrt
| Feature | OpenWrt | ImmortalWrt |
| βββ | βββ | ββββ- |
| Overseas plugins | Manual install required | Pre-installed PassWall |
| DNS optimization | Manual configuration required | Built-in SmartDNS |
| Chinese interface | LuCI Chinese package needed | Some Chinese by default |
| Domestic adaptation | General | Specifically optimized |
Supported Devices
Common Supported Models
- TP-Link: Archer AX6000, AX3000 (NX30 Pro), C7, AX5400
- Redmi/Xiaomi: AX6, AX6S, AX3600, WR30U, AC2100
- Huawei: WS5200, AX3 Pro (unlock required)
- H3C: NX30 Pro, NX60, TX90
- ZTE: E8820, E5930
Architecture Support
- ARM v8 (64-bit) - WiFi 6 routers
- ARM v7 (32-bit) - Older devices
- x86_64 - Software routers
Installation Methods
Standard Flash
- Download .img.gz or .bin file for your model
- Enter OEM firmware Web management
- System Tools β Firmware Upgrade
- Upload and flash
Telnet/SSH Force Flash
# Flash via Telnet/SSH after unlock cd /tmp wget http://your-server/immortalwrt.bin mtd write immortalwrt.bin firmware reboot
UBOOT Flash
- Enter Breed Web console
- Select firmware file to upload
- Flash and reboot
Pre-installed Plugins
- PassWall 2 - Overseas proxy (pre-installed)
- Surfboard - Subscription-based proxy (pre-installed)
- SmartDNS - Smart DNS (pre-installed)
- Turbo ACC - Network acceleration (pre-installed)
- Ad Blaster
- Unblock NetEase Cloud Music grayed-out songs
Common Configurations
=== Enable PassWall ###
- Services β PassWall
- Import nodes or subscription link
- Check βGlobal Proxyβ or βChina White Listβ
- Save and apply
=== DNS Settings ###
# Recommend using SmartDNS # Services β SmartDNS # Add upstream DNS servers # Enable DNS hijacking
Common Issues
=== How to Access Web Interface ###
- Default IP: 192.168.1.1
- Default password: password or root
=== How to Restore OEM ###
- Reflash OEM firmware via UBOOT/Breed
- Or flash via TFTP
=== Firmware Sources ###
- Official builds: https://downloads.immortalwrt.org/
- Domestic mirrors: Various forum reposts
Related Resources
- Website: https://immortalwrt.org/
- Enshan Forum: Enshan Wireless Forum ImmortalWrt section
- Router-Recovery firmware search: https://www.router-recovery.com/en/immortalwrt-firmware-selector.php