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.
Using VPN & DD-WRT with a DSL Modem Router Combo (FlashRouters FAQ)
FlashRouters answers the question: can you flash DD-WRT on a DSL, ADSL or VDSL modem router combination to use with VPN?
How To Setup Multiple OpenVPN Network Connections Simultaneously
Use a Three Router Setup to access blocked content from two separate like the US & the UK from the same location.
What Is The Difference Between A VPN Service And A SmartDNS Router Setup?
Learn how SmartDNS diferes from VPN Service plus how to use a SmartDNS service on a DD-WRT router.
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…
The Benefits Of A DD-WRT FlashRouter In A Dual Router Network
Many people with their existing network configuration do not want to overhaul their entire network by getting a new router. However, there are many benefits to using a DD-WRT-enabled FlashRouter alongside your existing router.
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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