From 4.8.0op24 to openwrt 24.10.2

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Hi everyone,
To upgrade from 4.8.0op24 to openwrt 24.10.2, can I reuse the current configuration files?

Thanks

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If 4.8.0op24 contains the GL GUI I'll say no. No doubt their custom routing/firewall scripts & nonstandard configuration files are going to cause havoc with pure OWRT. Related:

I would pull the existing conf via LuCI. The resulting tarball is just a collection of UTF-8/LF text files so you could still extract the relevant details. Related:

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Yes, upgrading from the GL-iNet 4.8.0 op24 firmware to the open-source OpenWRT 24.10.2 firmware involves a significant version jump. Directly reusing configuration files carries a risk of compatibility issues that can be difficult to troubleshoot.

You can download a backup of the configuration files through the LuCI web interface. After successfully flashing the OpenWRT 24.10.2 firmware onto the router, you can then manually restore your settings.
Use the previously backed-up backup.tar.gz file as a reference to review the configuration files inside.
Do not directly overwrite the new system's files, re-enter the configurations manually, item by item.

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