FAQ¶

What is NoobWRT?¶

NoobWRT is a performance-tuned OpenWrt firmware build optimized for the Arcadyan AW1000. It provides enhanced stability, curated applications, and sensible default configurations.

Which firmware file should I download?¶

Use the latest release and download one of the sysupgrade images:

arcadyan_aw1000-rj11-passwall1-sysupgrade.bin if you need PassWall's Allow Insecure option.
arcadyan_aw1000-rj11-passwall2-sysupgrade.bin if your V2Ray configs are secure only.

How do I use the RJ11 phone port?¶

See Phone (RJ11).

Is it safe to flash this firmware?¶

Flashing firmware carries risk. If you follow the installation steps carefully and ensure stable power, it should be safe. Recovery options are available if needed.

Can I revert to stock firmware?¶

Yes. Use the U-Boot recovery page to upload a stock or factory image.

How do I lock specific LTE or 5G bands?¶

Use the modem GUI in LuCI:

Go to Modem → 5G Modem → 4G bands / 5G bands. Select the bands and apply. The modem GUI also shows the current carrier aggregation and 5G NSA status.

How do I lock to a specific cell tower?¶

ModemManager does not expose per-cell PCI/ARFCN locking. Lock the LTE or 5G NR bands instead (see above); the modem then chooses the best cell inside those bands. Per-cell locking was a QModem feature and is not available after the QModem to ModemManager migration.

Does the modem support IPv6?¶

The router keeps its IPv6 stack, LAN ULA and firewall, but the ModemManager uplink (modem) requests IPv4 only by default: local carriers reject the dual-stack PDP, and an IPv4-only bearer connects fastest. To try IPv6, set the IP type to ipv4v6:

uci set network.modem.iptype='ipv4v6'
uci commit network
ifup modem

Then check ifstatus modem for ipv6-address/ipv6-prefix. If they stay empty, or ModemManager logs QMI protocol error (14): 'CallFailed', the SIM/APN is not providing IPv6; set iptype back to ipv4.

How do I change the UI theme?¶

Go to System then System then Language and Style then Design.