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Understanding Router Chipsets (Router FAQ)
What are router chipsets? What do they do? Which chipset do I want on my wireless router—Broadcom, Qualcomm, Marvell, or something else completely?
How to Make Full Use of a 4G / 5G MiFi Mobile Hotspot
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!
What is the Difference Between Firmware and Software?
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.
Getting the Right Router To Use With A Wireless Extender
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!
How To Setup Mesh Network Wi-Fi In Your Home
Tired of dead spots in your house? No Netflix connection in your basement? Setup mesh network Wi-Fi properly to stream anywhere in your home!
Why are FlashRouters Better Than Regular Routers?
FlashRouters unlock the true potential of your networking equipment that you won’t find in off-the-shelf routers. Discover all of the best features that are unlocked when you upgrade to one of our open-source routers.
How to Keep From Going Over ISP Bandwidth Caps
Bandwidth caps are used by ISPs to keep data use down. Learn how to keep from exceeding your data limit and being charged or throttled.
WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram…Which Secure Messaging App Is The Best?
Recently users have scrambled for WhatsApp alternatives. Learn why and what users should keep in mind when using these secure messaging apps.
Serious Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Found in Netgear Firmware
Security researchers recently found a slew of critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Netgear routers that could allow hackers to take over user devices. Learn how users can protect themselves.
Top DD-WRT VPN Routers for HMA VPN Users
Find the best routers to use with HideMyAss OpenVPN or other VPN protocols at FlashRouters.
How to Protect Your Home Network from VPNFilter Malware
The Russian malware known as VPNFilter has affected half a million routers in dozens of countries. Protect your home network from nefarious attacks with a FlashRouter.
Is The Linksys WRT3200ACM Unflashable With DD-WRT?
Linksys has changed the hardware of the WRT3200ACM, rendering it unflashable. Is this the end of the WRT3200ACM DD-WRT? FlashRouters offers a solution.
How to Watch truTV Online From Anywhere With VPNs
Want to make sure you can watch TruTV anywhere in the world? FlashRouters has the info you need.
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 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…
