Written by Roman Peťura, Friday 30 May 2025

We're excited to share two major updates designed to significantly boost your router development capabilities and provide you with a wealth of new resources.

Discover the Depths of "Extending Router Functionality"

Our comprehensive Extending Router Functionality application note is your essential guide to unlocking your Advantech router's full potential. It's packed with in-depth information and practical examples on:

• Shell Scripting: Automate tasks and manage router operations.
• Python Power: Utilize Python for complex automation and data processing.
• Router Apps: Develop and deploy self-contained software packages (C/C++, Python, shell).
• Controlling Router Peripherals: Master GPIOs, USB devices, and user-configurable LEDs.
• Understanding Constraints: Navigate S1 router specifics, memory management, and performance.
• Custom Firmware Compilation: Modify and recompile OS components for ultimate control.
• Special Router Configuration Options: Fine-tune router behaviors with advanced settings.

This guide is your key to making the most of your router's capabilities.

New Public Router App Repository Launched

Secondly, we've launched our new public Git repository. It’s a growing collection of example applications with source code to aid your development.

Our first example is GNU nano, a user-friendly command-line text editor. It demonstrates creating a Router App that wraps an open-source utility. Find the nano-7.2.tar.gz package in packages/nano/.

Visit the repository RouterApps, explore the nano example, and "watch" for future additions. We believe these resources will significantly empower your router projects.