Why are FlashRouters Better Than Regular Routers?

The average off-the-shelf router often has unreliable firmware and is full of dangerous vulnerabilities that can put your entire network at risk. Many router manufacturers don’t even bother issuing patches to address network backdoors and security holes.

What Exactly Is A FlashRouter?

Simply put, a FlashRouter is a router that comes pre-flashed with custom open-source firmware, giving you the best network security while unlocking all of the best features and capabilities that you can’t get from a normal router. All of this comes without the need for you to navigate complex router settings and attempt complicated installation procedures that could render your equipment inoperable.

Custom DD-WRT Firmware

The typical off-the-shelf router from Amazon or Best Buy is often an underpowered and non-customizable piece of hardware. At FlashRouters, each router is individually flashed by an expert technician with fully customizable firmware at the time of purchase. This open-source firmware transforms a personal-class router into a powerful, multi-use, enterprise-level router, which features :

• Firmware bug fixes to stock firmware

• Improved network stability & network status information

• VLAN (Virtual LAN) support

• Advanced wireless modes such as access point, wireless client bridge, & repeater mode

• Advanced DNS forwarding

• Processor overclocking

• Increased wireless signal strength

• OpenVPN, L2TP, & WireGuard support

• VPN server and client integration and support

Full VPN Network Security

Using a VPN is vital for helping protect your data in this age of cybersecurity. Our FlashRouters allow you to create a VPN WiFi network, extending the coverage of your VPN to every device connected. If you have a lot of devices that you want to connect, this will circumvent VPN provider device limits!

People also love this because many devices such as Smart TVs and game consoles have no native VPN support, so they can easily get around video streaming geo-blocks by connecting these devices to the network.

FlashRouters Privacy App

Many people are very wary of going in and changing their router settings beyond their SSID and password. All FlashRouters include our exclusive Privacy App, which allows you to easily make changes to router VPN settings. Popular features include a server selection drop-down menu, one-touch global kill switch, VPN on/off device connection management, and many more.

Plug and Play Setup

Every router and networking situation is different and requires different settings. Just flashing a router with new firmware still requires lots of tweaks and settings to be changed to fit your situation. With a FlashRouter, our technicians can pre-configure your VPN connection to make the FlashRouter installation as simple as possible when it arrives.

Custom Setup Guides

We make it easy for you to set up your network how you want. Our customized setup guides cover configurations including:

• • Dual Router Setup
  • Wireless VPN Extender
  • Single Router Setup
  • VPN Guest Network
  • Dual Gateway Setup

Get Real Support From An Actual Live Human

If you’re trying to configure and set up a router you bought from a big-box store or Amazon, you’re left to random Google searches or an outsourced support helpline. At FlashRouters, our expert US-based team is laser-focused on VPN & open-source router setups to make privacy and open source technology as simple as possible.

Our friendly agents can be easily reached via email, live chat, or remote support sessions. The support team at FlashRouters is expertly trained to provide help with firmware updates, troubleshooting, or any other issues you may be experiencing. We love to troubleshoot unique networking setups, and most importantly, to get your network where it needs to be. Our goal is to help keep your router functioning at its maximum potential.

Open Source Warranty

Flashing a router with open source firmware voids the manufacturer warranty, and you risk bricking your router and disabling it permanently, with no recourse. When you buy a FlashRouter, you can feel peace of mind with our exclusive 1-Year Warranty.

Help Center

Our online troubleshooting center is an extensive resource for self-help with VPN integration and new router information. We cover topics such as:

• Router Access 
• Internet Connection Issues
• WiFi Connectivity
• DD-WRT Firmware issues
• General VPN Issues