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Quick Build Hints

Raspberry Pi 4 and PC

Steps:

  • Download the ImageBuilder archive for your device target from:
  • Clone the repository and copy the corresponding device folder from devconfigs and packages into the ImageBuilder root directory.
  • Run the build script:
    sh build.sh
  • The compiled image will be located in the bin/... directory.

GL.iNet Flint and Slate AX

(No longer supported – repository is down)

Steps:

  • For v1.0 and above, follow the Raspberry Pi/PC instructions instead.
  • Clone the GL.iNet builder: 
    git clone https://github.com/gl-inet/gl-infra-builder.git
  • Install dependencies: 
    sudo apt install build-essential clang flex g++ gawk gcc-multilib gettext \
git libncurses5-dev libssl-dev python3-distutils rsync unzip zlib1g-dev \
file wget
  • Run setup: 
    python3 setup.py -c configs/config-wlan-ap.yml
cd wlan-ap/openwrt
  • Generate build config (replace ax1800 with axt1800 for Slate AX): 
    ./scripts/gen_config.py target_wlan_ap-gl-ax1800 luci
  • Clone SmoothWAN feeds: 
    git clone https://github.com/SmoothWAN/smoothwan-feeds.git
  • Copy the contents of the flint or slateax folder from the main SmoothWAN repo to the current directory.
  • Update and install feeds: 
    ./scripts/feeds update -a
./scripts/feeds install -a
  • Run the glibc sideloader: 
    ./sideload-glibc.sh
  • Copy the .config file from the flint or slateax folder to the current directory.
  • Build the firmware: 
    make -j20 V=sc
  • The compiled image will be located in bin/targets/ipq....

Notes

  • To compile SmoothWAN packages, build smoothwan-feeds using the OpenWrt build system.
  • Pre-compiled packages are included for easy customization, quick builds, and ImageBuilder-only setups.
  • GL.iNet builds require a full build process and comprehensive setup. More details at:
    https://github.com/gl-inet/gl-infra-builder
  • glibc is included from Debian Buster to support running Speedify on musl-based OpenWrt.
    Included libraries:
    • libc6_2.31-13+deb11u2
    • libgcc1_8.3.0-6_armhf (for armv7) These binaries are sideloaded during the build. See sideload-glibc.sh for sources.
  • All binaries are generated using GitHub Actions:
    • Engarde: https://github.com/SmoothWAN/engarde
    • TinyFEC: https://github.com/SmoothWAN/tinyfecVPN
    • ntopng: https://github.com/SmoothWAN/SmoothWAN-chroot-imagebuilder