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Change WiFi name and password on Merlin

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Set a custom WiFi network name and password for your devices to join the Merlin FlashRouter's network. Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Under General select Network Map. 2. In the Network name (SSID) field enter the name you want your Merlin WiFi to appear as. This [...]

VPN Director for Asus Merlin

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Once you have OpenVPN connected on your Merlin FlashRouter you can manage your VPN connections by device or by VPN servers or even VPN providers. This is a major advantage of Asus Merlin firmware as it allows up to 5 VPN connections at the same. Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on [...]

VPN Killswitch for Asus Merlin

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Once you have OpenVPN connected on your Merlin FlashRouter you can enable the VPN Killswitch so that no internet traffic passes through your router that is not encrypted by the VPN tunnel. Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Under Advanced Settings select VPN. 2. Click the [...]

Internet and Wifi Setup on Asus Merlin Firmware

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Listed below are important links to setup instructions for connecting an Asus Merlin firmware router to the internet and WiFi. How to set up ASUS Wi-Fi router via ASUS Router App? (QIS, Quick Internet Setup) How to set up an Internet Connection? How to enter the router setting page(Web GUI) (ASUSWRT)?

DNS Setup for Asus Merlin

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Enter custom DNS servers in your Asus Merlin firmware to avoid using your ISP DNS, which will steal and collect your browsing data. Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Under Advanced Settings select LAN. 2. Click the DHCP Server tab. 3. In the DNS Server 1 and DNS Server [...]

Separate your WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz Merlin networks

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Change your Merlin FlashRouter's WiFi Network Name to different names for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands so they can be joined separately. Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Under General select Network Map. 2. In the Network name (SSID) field enter two different names for the 2.4GHz [...]

NordVPN Setup on Roqos

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Preparing for NordVPN SetupObtain your NordVPN manual Username and Password If you are not already a NordVPN user Sign Up Now. 1. Log in to your account on the NordVPN website. 2. Click NordVPN on the left hand side and then click Setup NordVPN manually. 3. Enter in the verification code that was sent to your email. 4. [...]

PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) Setup on Roqos

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Preparing for PIA SetupObtain your PIA login information If you are not already an PIA user Sign Up Now. 1. Visit PIA's website login page. 2. Successfully log in with your account information. Connecting to PIA in the Roqos CoreAccess the Roqos Core UI 1. Login to the Roqos Core web app in a browser [...]

Set a Static IP for your connected devices on Roqos

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By assigning specific Static IP addresses to your devices you can better manage your network and make sure they connect with the same Local IP Address each time they connect to your Roqos. Login to Roqos Core UI web app in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Click the navigation menu and select [...]

Setting up a Guest WiFi Network on Roqos

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Create a Guest WiFi network on your Roqos to segment certain devices from the main network and set custom content filters as you see fit. Note that this is only for 2.4GHz wireless. Login to Roqos Core UI web app in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Click the navigation menu and select [...]

Change WiFi name and password on Roqos

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Change your Roqos' WiFi Network Name and Password to anything you like. Make sure it is not a duplicate of an existing WiFi name. Login to Roqos Core UI web app in a browser on any computer or smart device. 1. Click the navigation menu and select Basic Settings > WiFi Settings. 2. Click Main WiFi. [...]

Connecting to OpenVPN on Asus Merlin Firmware

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To setup VPN on your Asuswrt Merlin router, you will need to first download an OpenVPN (.ovpn) file from your VPN service provider and load it onto your router. Review your specific VPN service instructions below. Follow these instructions to locate and upload your OpenVPN file. Depending on the VPN service, there may be additional [...]

Why can’t I send emails while connected to VPN?

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Can't send or receive emails? Connecting to a VPN server can result in your email client not being able to send or receive emails. This can happen for several reasons: The VPN provider you are connected to is blocking the ports the email client is using (SMTP). Your email service is blocking access to datacenter [...]

My VPN stopped working on my FlashRouter.

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The VPN connection on the FlashRouter will not drop in most instances however if the VPN stopped working follow the steps below. In order to use the FlashRouters Privacy App you need DD-WRT build 02/15/22 r48362 or 2/10/20 r42335. Follow these instructions to upgrade the firmware to 02/15/22 r48362: How do I upgrade the DD-WRT [...]

Why is my connection speed slower?

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The encryption provided by a VPN connection almost always results in slower connection speed. In some cases you may have noticed that your computer or tablet was working faster when running a VPN client application or program, that is because a computer has a processor that is normally about 4-6x times as strong as a [...]

Why are streaming services blocked while connected to VPN?

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Streaming services and VPN Most popular streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime block incoming VPN connections. This does not mean the VPN is not working, it simply means they have recognized you are connecting to a VPN server and filtered that server from being able to stream. Below are several options for [...]

How can I get the FlashRouters Privacy App?

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Buy a FlashRouter All DD-WRT FlashRouters are shipped with the FlashRouters Privacy App installed. VPN provider specific installs Check your VPN provider's website for custom install information for the FlashRouters Privacy App. Buy a FlashRouters Support Plan For remote flashing and setup of a DD-WRT compatible router that you did not purchase from us we [...]

How do I access the FlashRouters Privacy App?

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First make sure you are connected to a FlashRouter network via wired or WiFi and then you can access the FlashRouters Privacy App by visiting flashroutersapp.com or by navigating to http://192.168.11.1/MyPage.asp Access your FlashRouter's DD-WRT settings and then navigate to the Status > MyPage tab. VideosWindows Apple iPhone Android

FR Privacy App Connect Page: Changing VPN providers

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Changing VPN providers on your FlashRouter has never been easier thanks to the FlashRouters Privacy App. There are currently more than 25 VPN providers to choose from in the default FR App installation. Access the FR Privacy App and then pop out the FlashRouters Privacy App logo in the navigation area and make sure you [...]

FR Privacy App Connect Page: Access VPN logs

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VPN connection logs can be very helpful for troubleshooting if you have a connection issue. These are not logs of your VPN activity but rather logs that will report errors for connection failures to your VPN service provider. Access the FR Privacy App and then pop out the FlashRouters Privacy App logo in the navigation [...]

FR Privacy App Connect Page: Global Kill Switch

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Global Kill Switch is a very important feature if you want to keep your internet connection secure at all times, even in the rare case that your VPN connection unexpectedly drops for any reason at any time. By enabling Kill Switch this will block internet access entirely if the VPN disconnects, and the internet will [...]

FR Privacy App Connect Page: Auto Connect to VPN

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Check the Auto Connect to VPN box so that anytime you reboot the FlashRouter, the FR Privacy App VPN connection will start up automatically with the internet. Access the FR Privacy App and then pop out the FlashRouters Privacy App logo in the navigation area and make sure you are on the Connect page. Check [...]

FR Privacy App Options Page: Update the FlashRouters Privacy App

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Update the Privacy App to make sure your FlashRouter's VPN connection is stable and secure with all the latest FR App features. Updates are made on our end when new features and new VPN servers are added or possible bugs are fixed. Access the FR Privacy App and then pop out the FlashRouters Privacy App logo [...]

How Do I Use A Personal and Work VPN Simultaneously?

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With many people working from home these days, connecting to VPN for work and while keeping your home devices secured through your FlashRouter's VPN network is often required. Since it is not recommended and often not possible to "stack", or connect a device that is already connected to a VPN tunnel to a second VPN, [...]

FR Privacy App Options Page: Policy routing by Network

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Policy routing by network allows for you to select specific networks that you want to bypass VPN or connect to VPN. First Setup your Guest Network via the FlashRouters Privacy App (LINK). Global Kill Switch must be Disabled on the Connect page in order to use the Kill Switch by device feature. Also, Policy Routing by [...]