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Router technology has come a long way since the WRT54G made custom firmware famous. Here’s how Wireless-G, Wireless-N, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 compare — and why modern router firmware now matters as much as wireless speed.

Everyone is taking the plunge and living anywhere they want to! You can too and still look local while working abroad!

Now that Locast has suspended operations, how can cord-cutters stream local channels? Discover the best ways to watch local programming.

Sick of captchas or getting blacklisted when using a VPN? Grab a dedicated IP and fly under the radar solo!

What are router chipsets? What do they do? Which chipset do I want on my wireless router—Broadcom, Qualcomm, Marvell, or something else completely?

Learn how to use a VPN service along with your WiFi base station like Apple Airport Extreme or Time Capsule.

Enjoy Netflix for France and other libraries from around the world, no matter where you are, with a few easy steps.

Looking to get the most out of your VPN connection? Try the lightning fast new WireGuard protocol, now available!

Learn the meaning and fundamentals of Point to Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) and discover how to use it with popular VPN providers.

Use a DD-WRT Router and your 4G/5G MiFi Mobile Hotspot to make a wireless extender, repeater, or repeater bridge to connect your whole house!

As part of our DD-WRT FAQ, learn what’s the difference between Client Bridge & Wireless Repeater modes in DD-WRT open-source firmware?

Egypt blocks VPN providers and major news websites. They may even be blocking the DD-WRT site. Find out how to get around this blockade!

Your smart TV or FireStick might ask you to update its firmware, but what does that mean? Discover how firmware is different from software, and how it can help you secure your home network.

Discover how tri and dual band routers ease traffic on your network and can return you back to blazing internet speeds!

Trying to figure out the best way to hook your wireless extender up to your network? Check out the best setups and routers out there!