OpenWrt SoC offload and ports, Nix flake inputs

OpenWrt developers advanced NSS offload and new board support on recent kernels, while NixOS and Fedora threads examined packaging defaults and input sources. Driver unification work and a service release rounded out the day for distributions and plumbing.

IPQ5018 NSS offload on upstream 6.18 stack

Working NSS offload for IPQ5018 NAT is reported using the upstream stmmac ethernet stack on kernel 6.18. Public branches cover the GL-B3000 and other boards, with multiple participants confirming results. Readers tracking Qualcomm router hardware gain a path to hardware-accelerated NAT without out-of-tree ethernet drivers.

Spectrum SBE1V1K IPQ9574 OpenWrt port

An active porting effort for the Spectrum SBE1V1K (IPQ9574) reports working regulators, Wi-Fi MLO, and a TFTP boot method. A pull request fixing kernel load address alignment has been submitted. The thread matters for anyone bringing newer IPQ95xx hardware into OpenWrt.

Prefer nixos.org tarballs for flake inputs

A NixOS discourse thread urges switching flake inputs from GitHub to official channels.nixos.org tarballs. The change yields smaller downloads and less dependence on external forges. Flake users benefit from more reliable and compact source fetches.

Unifying RTL8367S switch drivers

Patches and debugging continue toward consolidating rtl8365mb driver support for RTL8367S family C and D chips in OpenWrt. The goal is fewer separate drivers for the same switch silicon. Switch-heavy router builds stand to gain simpler maintenance.

Luci-mod-dashboard UI rewrite

A contributor submitted a pull request for a modernized LuCI dashboard featuring charts, described as an AI-assisted redesign. Feedback centers on keeping visual style consistent with existing LuCI components. The work could refresh the default OpenWrt web interface if accepted.

OpenWrt 25.12.5 service release fallout

Discussion of the OpenWrt 25.12.5 service release shows users encountering Adguard Home permission breakage after the move to a new service user. The thread documents the upgrade side effect and related fixes. Operators running that package need to adjust permissions after updating.

NixOS default fonts proposal

A short NixOS thread proposes replacing DejaVu with Noto as the default fonts for better Unicode coverage. No pull request or decision has emerged yet. Desktop and internationalization users may watch for a future change in base font packages.

Fedora LibreOffice to Collabora proposal

A Fedora discussion proposes retiring LibreOffice and shipping Collabora as the default office suite. Respondents note that packaging and ownership requirements for such a swap are not yet met. The thread highlights process gaps before any default office suite change.