A: OpenWrt does not support the RTL8676S chipset. No mainline support. Some community efforts exist but incomplete (no WiFi or DSL driver).
USB-to-TTL adapter (3.3V), soldering (or probe pads). Baud rate: 115200.
A: Etisalat forces DNS interception for content filtering and caching. Only bridge mode or third-party firmware can bypass it.
