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Hi, I have an OpenWrt router and an IP address that is a normal IP address.

Given how much oppression there is, I'd like to find some way to allow anyone to use this IP address to connect to Tor.

I would prefer to do this using a programming running on the OpenWrt router (which doesn't run a VPN and has a good processer).

Is there a way for me to create a snowflake "node" that just constantly runs and connects people to Tor so they can experience the wonders of the Internet?

Also, would there be any legal concerns if someone connects to Tor and does something bad or if they are in a country that doesn't like Tor or would Snowflake protect me?

I do not have a regular cell that I can run for the same purpose, and this connection could also accommodate quite a few people.

Would there be a risk of being hacked if I do this?

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[–] CorruptCheesecake@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Run an Obfs4 bridge. No risk to you at all. Your bridge address is never published, distributed privately through Tor's "request a bridge" feature and it looks like normal https traffic.

[–] napkin2020@sh.itjust.works 6 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

If you can't answer these questions by yourself, don't. It is a noble thing to do, yes, but it is (unfortunately) not worth trying out.

[–] throbbing_banjo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

This is the most sensible answer here, honestly. The sentiment and intent are admirable, but you're opening yourself up to a lot of potential risk.

[–] thr0w4w4y2@sh.itjust.works 2 points 13 hours ago
[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You can run an exit node on openwrt: https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/services/tor/extras

Depending on your country's laws, you may be on the hook for any content that is accessed via your network. So all the child porn, extremist content etc, thats all possibly on you.

Hacking risk is minimal, but every additional service you run on your router increases its attack surface.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

this is dangerous, and I'm pretty sure it's not what they wanted

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I dont disagree on the danger, but what did you think they wanted?

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 hours ago

a wifi access point that routes all traffic through Tor.

I'm aware that Tor is not exactly made for that, but rather to work as a proxy (which could work for devices that account for proxy autoconfiguration), its not unheard of

[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 day ago
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