DD-WRT stands out for its broad compatibility with a wide range of routers. It supports well-known models such as those from Asus and Linksys, as well as more obscure routers provided by ISPs like ...

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and the setup is simpler than flashing custom firmware like DD-WRT (more on that later). Most of these routers feature support for OpenVPN — a popular and open-source VPN protocol used by a ...

The Linksys router seen about is a WRT54G version 1. It famously runs Linux and was the source of much hacking back in the heyday, leading to popular alternative firmware packages such as DD-WRT ...

It depends on a few things. Not all routers are compatible with the DD-WRT firmware upgrade that is needed to support VPNs, for a start. You can find a full list of supported hardware on the DD ...

It's simple to buy a closed router platform, but rolling your own router using DD-WRT, OpenVPN, and a compatible wireless router tested in this roundup offers real benefits in virtual private ...

These power the mainboard from a router which is the perfect size to friction fit in the opening. It has been flashed with a copy of DD-WRT, and set to scan for open WiFi connections. When it ...

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The Asus RT-N66U has a slightly more memorable name in the form of the ‘Dark Knight’, which seems to be a nod to the black styling. The router is one of the new breed that offers high WAN to LAN ...

You get easy-to-use apps for all the gadgets in your house, and it's compatible with today's top VPN routers, too. NordVPN also has servers in 111 countries worldwide, making it the best streaming ...