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    OpenWRT is typically only compiled against ARM devices. You would have to compile OpenWRT against x86 that includes providing the proper device drivers.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Aug 9, 2021 at 21:55
  • copy that, but I want to convert PC as a router instead of buying cisco routers for small network, and how can I do it ?
    – Let's L.C.E
    Commented Aug 9, 2021 at 22:02
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    You would need to update, resolve all code conflicts, and build OpenWRT so it can successfully run on x86 hardware. You would need to have a vast knowledge of the WiFi device in your machine. You most likely would need to write your own Linux kernel drives since the only one that's that are compatible with OpenWRT are targeted towards ARM hardware.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Aug 9, 2021 at 22:03
  • Okay that's clear, but can u give me more description how to set it up? I never did that and want to do so.
    – Let's L.C.E
    Commented Aug 9, 2021 at 22:11
  • Until you recompile OpenWRT to work on x86 hardware there is no way to setup OpenWRT on your laptop. There are better solution that exists for x86 hardware than OpenWRT. Honestly, unless you have a working build, there isn't much to provide. How you go about building OpenWRT to work with x86 is a very complicated process, a process that is not impossible, but certainly very difficult for one single person.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Aug 9, 2021 at 22:12