Run Speedify on an OpenWrt Router for Whole-Network Bonding
OpenWrt turns a router into a fully programmable Linux device, and Speedify installs right on top of it. Once Speedify runs on the router, every device on the network gets faster, more reliable, and more secure internet, with no app to install on each phone, laptop, or smart device.
Speedify combines Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellite into one connection for the whole LAN. Speedify’s channel bonding technology uses up to 95% of the combined capacity across every connection you give it, and fails over in under a second if one drops. This guide covers installing Speedify on any supported OpenWrt router, not just one brand.
Quick answer
Should you have a backup 4G, 5G, Starlink, or cable internet connection?
Yes — every internet connection goes down, including Starlink, which drops for ~34 minutes a day on average. A backup connection from a different provider means one outage never takes you fully offline. The most common options are a 4G/5G cellular hotspot, a cable or DSL line, or a second satellite dish.
4G/5G cellular
Works anywhere. Just a SIM or hotspot — no installation needed.
Learn more →Cable / DSL
Best for fixed locations. Different network, so outages rarely overlap.
Learn more →Second Starlink
Adds redundancy and throughput for remote sites or heavy usage.
Learn more →Speedify bonds any two connections into one — automatic failover, more speed, no dropped calls.
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Speedify gives you faster, steadier internet by combining Wi-Fi, cellular, and Starlink
Speedify bonds Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, and Starlink into one connection at the same time, giving you more speed, automatic failover when one drops, and AES-256 encryption on every link.
Download Speedify ›More speed
Upload and download speeds combine across every active connection on your device.
Automatic failover
If a connection drops, Speedify moves your traffic to another in milliseconds. Calls stay connected.
Always encrypted
Every link runs through an encrypted tunnel, including public Wi-Fi, cellular, and Starlink.
Speedify Feature · Pair & Share
Speedify Pair & Share: share cellular between your devices, both ways
Most hotspots give. Speedify's Pair & Share gives and takes. Two devices running Speedify pair up and each uses the other's cellular connection simultaneously, so you both get faster uploads, faster downloads, and a steadier connection. No extra hardware, no new data plans, no setup beyond a tap.
Learn how Speedify's Pair & Share works ›More speed
Every device you pair with adds its cellular to yours, and yours to theirs.
Stays connected
If a paired device drops out, Speedify keeps you online on the remaining links.
Always private
Every shared connection runs through AES-256 encryption. Your traffic is yours.
No new gear
Runs on devices already running Speedify, over your local network. Pair once, reconnects automatically.
What Your OpenWrt Router Needs to Run Speedify
Speedify on a router has clear hardware requirements. Confirm these before you start.
- A Speedify Router License. Running Speedify on a router uses a dedicated Router License, separate from a personal subscription.
- A supported CPU and OpenWrt version. Speedify runs on x86_64 (Intel or AMD) or aarch64 (Cortex A53 or A72) processors, on OpenWrt from 19.07 through 23.05. Speedify does not support MIPS processors or DD-WRT. Confirm your device in Speedify’s supported routers article.
- An active internet connection on the router so it can download Speedify during setup.
If your device runs a stock vendor firmware, you can flash mainline OpenWrt from the OpenWrt firmware selector first, then install Speedify. Popular supported boards include the Raspberry Pi and Banana Pi, along with many x86 mini-PCs and GL.iNet routers.
How to Install Speedify on an OpenWrt Router
- Activate your Speedify Router License on the account you will sign in with.
- Connect to the router over SSH. The default gateway is usually 192.168.1.1, logging in as the router’s admin user.
- Run the official install script. Speedify provides a one-line script that installs the Speedify package and the LuCI plugin together. Use the exact, current command from Speedify’s OpenWrt setup guide. If you prefer to install each package by hand, follow Speedify’s manual OpenWrt install guide.
- Open the LuCI web panel. A new Speedify tab appears in the top navigation after installation. Log out and back in if you do not see it.
- Sign in to Speedify from the Speedify tab to activate the connection.
Speedify is now active, and every device on the router’s network gets bonding and protection automatically.
Set Up Internet Connection Bonding on OpenWrt with Speedify
To combine more than one internet connection, the router needs at least two WAN interfaces, for example a wired uplink plus a 4G/5G cellular connection. OpenWrt bridges WANs into a single interface by default, but Speedify needs each connection to be individually addressable to bond it, so the WANs have to be reconfigured. Spare LAN or USB ports can be turned into WAN ports, and a USB-tethered Android phone or iPhone can serve as an extra WAN.
The exact interface steps are in Speedify’s bonding setup guide for OpenWrt. Once the WANs are configured, they appear in the Speedify interface and bonding begins. For the hardware background, see Speedify’s guide to what a router is and how it works, and for a single-board build, see building your own Raspberry Pi bonding router.
Why a Speedify Router Beats Dedicated Bonding Hardware
Dedicated bonding appliances do one job and cost accordingly. A Speedify-powered OpenWrt router gives you the same multi-WAN bonding and instant failover in software, on hardware you choose, and it doubles as your normal router. Speedify protects every connection with encryption, prioritizes real-time traffic like video calls and live streams, and keeps the network online when one link fails.
One Thing to Remember After OpenWrt Updates
One honest note: upgrading the OpenWrt operating system itself usually wipes manually installed packages, so you will need to reinstall Speedify after a full firmware update. The reinstall is the same one-line script.
Speedify on OpenWrt: FAQ
Which OpenWrt routers can run Speedify?
Any router with an x86_64 or aarch64 CPU running OpenWrt 19.07 through 23.05. MIPS processors and DD-WRT are not supported. Check the current supported routers list before buying.
Do I need a separate license for the router?
Yes. Speedify on a router uses a Speedify Router License, which is separate from a personal subscription.
Can Speedify bond a wired connection with cellular on OpenWrt?
Yes. Once each connection is set up as its own WAN interface, Speedify bonds them and uses up to 95% of their combined capacity.
Does every device on the network benefit?
Yes. With Speedify on the router, every connected device gets the bonded, encrypted connection, including devices that cannot run the Speedify app themselves.
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