Getting Started

Install OpenWrt on the Sercomm S3

Follow the step-by-step guide below. Before you start, grab the required files from the Downloads page.

Step-by-Step

Installation Guide

Make sure you have downloaded the Sercomm S3 Config File and the OpenWrt firmware image from the Downloads page before proceeding.

1
Access the Web Interface

Log in to the original router web interface using the default admin account.

2
Upload the Modified Config

Navigate to Settings → Configuration and upload the Sercomm S3 Config File.

Config file passwordE1234
3
Connect via SSH

Open an SSH client (e.g. PuTTY) and connect to 192.168.1.1 using:

User SuperUser
Password E12345678
4
Change the Boot Flag

In the SSH terminal, enter interactive shell mode by typing sh, then run:

printf 1 | dd bs=1 seek=7 count=1 of=/dev/mtdblock3
reboot
5
Flash the OpenWrt Image

After restart, log back into the web interface:

Username admin
Password E12345678

Then upload the firmware image: etisalat_s3-squashfs-factory.img

Installation Complete

OpenWrt will boot up automatically and update the boot flag to Sercomm0. Your router is now running OpenWrt and ready for OpenSpot.

OpenWrt installed?

Head over to the OpenSpot Install page to run the setup script.

Install OpenSpot →