Configures and manages OpenWRT routers and Linux gateways using the harley.openwrt Ansible collection.
This skill provides Claude with expert-level knowledge of the harley.openwrt Ansible collection, enabling it to assist in the automated deployment and management of networking hardware. It covers everything from initial base system setup to advanced networking features like StrongSwan IPsec VPNs, zone-based firewall rules, dnsmasq DHCP/DNS configurations, and ACME certificate automation. It is an essential tool for network administrators and DevOps engineers who want to manage their router infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
Key Features
01StrongSwan IPsec VPN setup for road-warrior and site-to-site connectivity
02DHCP and DNS management including static leases and CNAME aliases
03Automated interface configuration for WAN, LAN, and WiFi (802.11ax/ac/n)
04Comprehensive firewall management for zones, rules, and port forwarding
05Automated SSL/TLS certificate handling via ACME.sh and Let's Encrypt
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Use Cases
01Converting manual UCI configurations into maintainable Ansible playbooks
02Provisioning new OpenWRT routers with standardized security and access settings
03Building secure site-to-site VPN tunnels between remote offices and Linux gateways
