Tutorials & Router FAQs
Learn from our decades of networking and tech expertise on the basics of wireless routers, upcoming WiFi and security trends plus much more.
What Is OpenVPN? (FlashRouters FAQ)
Learn all about OpenVPN, and how a FlashRouter can help you make the most of an OpenVPN network.
Wake on LAN (WOL): How to Activate & Use It with DD-WRT
This is part of a continuing series discussing the added benefits of using a rou…
What Are Throughput & RAM/Flash Memory on a Wireless Router?
Q: When do I need a router with more memory? What are the benefits of having mor…
Ask FlashRouters – What is the Difference Between VPN Encryption and Wireless Network Security?
At FlashRouters, we believe we have the smartest customers who ask intelligent q…
Advantages of DD-WRT #3: What is DNSMasq?
What is DNSMasq? DNS (Domain Name System) is often compared to a phone book for…
Dual Router VPN Setup: Use a Second Router for VPN
A dual-router VPN setup lets you keep your current router while adding a second VPN-ready network for streaming devices, guests, smart TVs, consoles, or privacy-focused devices. Learn when DD-WRT still makes sense, when modern selective routing is better, and which FlashRouters path fits your setup.
What does it mean to “brick” your router with DD-WRT? (and how you can avoid it!)
Are you trying to understand why DD-WRT open-source firmware is superior to defa…
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