[Software Release] Next-Gen Firewall Build v26.1.1 for OpenWrt One (MT7981B)

Banana Pi Router design OpenWRT One(MT7981)/BPI-R2 Mini
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Hi BPI Team and community,

I’m happy to share that we have optimized and compiled a Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) build (v26.1.1) natively for the OpenWrt One board (MediaTek MT7981B / Filogic 830), respecting the hardware layout guidelines from the Banana Pi and OpenWrt teams.

:floppy_disk: Hardware, RAM & Partition Integrity

  • Safe Recovery Layout: Preserves the stock 16 MiB SPI NOR flash recovery partition (full backups recommended before deployment).
  • NVMe Storage Integration: Offloads heavier tasks (threat logs, proxy cache, charts, category lists) to the M.2 NVMe slot to protect onboard flash wear.
  • 1 GiB SoC Optimization: Tailored for the MT7981B and 1 GiB RAM, keeping active usage around 500–800 MB with Web Proxy (SSL inspection), Netify, and Snort running (ClamAV excluded for stability).

:shield: Features Included & Design Philosophy

Transforms the board into a visual NGFW focusing on simplicity and core principles:

  • Zero-Complexity Startup Wizard & Security Profiles: Pre-tuned Home, School, and Work profiles that auto-apply Application Control and content filtering.
  • Active Security & Visibility: Web Proxy with SSL inspection, Netify DPI, Snort IPS, DNS and Geo-IP filtering, real-time charts, and connection tracking.
  • Enterprise VPNs & Networking: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, SD-WAN, QoS, and zone policies.

:key: First-Boot & Accessing the Box

  • LAN & Web Wizard: Access https://192.168.1.1 (eth1 bridged with Wi-Fi, DHCP enabled) to run the wizard and update passwords.
  • Default Credentials: Web UI (admin / nexwall) and CLI/SSH (root / nexwall).
  • Default Wi-Fi: SSID Internet_segura / WPA2 internetinternet (please change on first boot).

The image assets (snand-factory.bin, nor-factory.bin, and sysupgrade.itb) and documentation are available via GitHub:

:point_right: Get the Files (GitHub Release): Release Next-Gen Firewall Build v26.1.1 for OpenWrt One · nexwall/nexwall-openwrt-one-fw · GitHub

:point_right: Administrative Docs: https://docs.nexwall.com.br

:point_right: Release Notes: https://releasenotes.nexwall.com.br

Testbench feedback regarding benchmarks, thermals, and operational stability is greatly appreciated.

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very good,thank your share it. we have set your ID as a member, you can free post on this forum.

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Thank you! we will be improving the firmware and the build with new features and reporting here!

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