Haxinator Overview

Introduction to the Haxinator 2000 - your Network Manager travel companion

Last updated: June 4, 2025

What is the Haxinator 2000?

The Haxinator 2000 is is a purpose-built Linux image for select single-board computers(Raspberry / Orange / Banana Pi). It lets travellers, cruisers, and remote workers stay online in challenging network environments, such as Captive Portals or otherwise restrictive networks. It was born out of a need to have a handy device that allows flexible internet connectivity management while traveling. This includes being at airports, hotels, and other network environments where you might need a hand to share, tether or tunnel out. Here's a quick view of the various interface tabs of the Haxinator 2000.

Haxinator WiFi Manager Interface - Scan and connect to wireless networks
Haxinator Network Manager - Manage network connections and routing
Haxinator Configuration Interface - System settings and preferences
Haxinator SSH Tunnels - Set up secure connections and SOCKS proxies
Haxinator Scripts Interface - Run custom automation scripts
Haxinator Terminal Access - Direct command line interface

Currently Supported Devices

  • Raspberry Pi 5, 4b, Zero 2W (and possibly others)
  • Orange Pi Zero 2W
  • Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero

Key Features

  • USB /Wifi Tethering Device: Tether any device through your Haxinator USB port / Wifi Interface for internet access.
  • Wifi Network Management: Manage Wifi, VPN and other tunnels.
  • DNS Tunneling: Bypass network restrictions using DNS queries.
  • ICMP Tunneling: Tunnel traffic through ICMP ping packets.
  • SSH Tunneling & SOCKS: Secure shell tunneling for encrypted connections.
  • OpenVPN Support: Full OpenVPN client capabilities.
  • Web Interface: Intuitive browser-based control panel.
  • When things get rough: Serial over USB.

How It Works

Haxinator boots headless. Over USB it exposes an RNDIS/ECM interface and runs a DHCP server that hands your computer an address in 192.168.8.0/24. From there the web interface (served at https://192.168.8.1) gives you full NetworkManager control: scan networks, join captive portals, start VPNs, or enable tunnels—all without touching a terminal.

Getting Started

  1. Grab the appropriate image from the Download page.

  2. Head over to the Follow the Quick Setup Guide to set up your Haxinator 2000.

Support

  • GitHub Repository: MoreHax/haxinator2000
  • Issues: Report bugs and request features on GitHub
  • Community: Join discussions in our project forums

Note: The Haxinator 2000 is intended for legitimate network troubleshooting and connectivity purposes. Always comply with local laws and network policies.