==== Introduction =====
This page will go over the instructions on how to install piratebox onto router running the [[https://openwrt.org/|Open-Wrt]] firmware. This is a traditional setup and is the best option for a permanent solution. This option will generally have the strongest range and signal strength.


==== Required Items ====
1. Wireless Router running Open-Wrt

2. USB flash drive (USB 3.0 Recommended)

3. Ethernet Cable

4. Computer with Ethernet port


=== Instructions ====
1. Download the required software
  *  Piratebox https://piratebox.cc/openwrt:diy
  * Openwrt from http://stable.openwrt.piratebox.de/auto if it is not already installed
2. Prepare USB Flash Drive
  * Extract piratebox zip file and copy the "install" folder to the USB drive.
3. Set up the Router
  * Set the router to "3G" mode by toggle switch if available
  * Connect to the router by Ethernet cable and power it on.
4. Install piratebox
  * On the computer open a webbrowser and log into your routers configuration page.
  * Check your routers documentation to find the right address. It is usually 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.0.254
  *  Go to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade and select the OpenWRT firmware that you downloaded to your computer
  * Select upgrade
  * Wait 15-30 minutes for the firmware to finish updating