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Europe/Berlin is the default Time Zone setting for DD-WRT firmware.
To change this to your location’s actual Time Zone do the following.
Navigate to Setup > Basic Setup
Select your actual Time Zone from the dropdown field. Leave the Server IP/Name field blank.
CLICK APPLY SETTINGS
The network may reboot for a moment. Simply reconnect when it is back up.
Disabling the NTP Client setting will result in the VPN connection not working so we ask that you please leave it enabled at all times.
The following DD-WRT builds are from 11/24/2024 r58699. Keep in mind that these builds are for upgrading routers that already have DD-WRT firmware flashed. To flash a stock firmware router with DD-WRT firmware see our Flash My Router plan!
Download an updated DD-WRT firmware build for your specific FlashRouter model below. Contact support@flashrouters.com if you are uncertain about your router model or your router model is not available below.
Please be aware that FlashRouters is not responsible for any DIY firmware flashing updates. If you have questions or concerns contact FlashRouters Support or check out the DD-WRT Community for additional helpful resources.
Make sure you are following the directions below to load the firmware file into the router settings and not trying to open the firmware file on its own.
Access the FlashRouter via wired connection. It is possible to upgrade firmware via WiFi, but this is not recommended unless you are unable to wire directly to the router.
Navigate to Administration > Firmware Upgrade
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Log in to your account on the Windscribe website.
Go to the Windscribe WireGuard config generator page and select the Server location and Port you would like to use. Click Download Config.
Open the .conf file that is downloaded using Notepad in Windows or TextEdit in Mac.
Navigate to Setup > Tunnels
1. Click Add Tunnel.
2. Set Tunnel to Enable.
3. Select Wireguard from the dropdown.
3. Set CVE-2019-14899 Mitigation to Enable. Set NAT via Tunnel to Enable. Set Local Port to 51820. Set MTU to 1420.
4. Check Firewall inbound and Kill Switch.
5. Set Advanced Settings to Enable and copy the PrivateKey from the .conf file and paste it into the Local Private Key field.
6. Click Add Peer.
7. Set Peer Tunnel IP to 0.0.0.0. Set Peer Tunnel DNS to the DNS found in the .conf file.
8. Set Endpoint to Enable. Copy and Paste the Endpoint from the .conf file and paste it into the Endpoint Address field. Enter the same Port that appears next to the Endpoint.
9. Leave Allowed IPs as 0.0.0.0/0. Set Router Allowed IP’s via tunnel to Enable. Set Persistent Keep Alive to 25.
10. Copy and Paste the PublicKey from the .conf file and paste it into the Peer Public Key field.
11. Set Use Pre-shared Key to Enable. Copy and Paste the Presharedkey from the .conf file and paste it into the Pre-Shared Key field.
12. Copy the Address from the .conf file and paste it into the IP Addresses/Netmask(CIDR) field.
Certain DD-WRT builds will show two separate fields here: IP Address and Subnet Mask. If that is the case set the IP Address field to the Address without the /32 added and set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.255
21. At the bottom of the page click Save and then click Apply Settings.
Navigate to Setup > Tunnels
Navigate to Administration > Backup
If you need to extend your wireless and wired connection capabilities, you can setup a FlashRouter as a Wireless Repeater. In Wireless Repeater mode the FlashRouter connects to your main router via WiFi and then creates a completely separate network segment for you. This new “repeater” network then transmits your internet signal via FlashRouter LAN ports for wired internet access while also creating a new Wireless Extender network that will expand your wireless network range throughout your home or office just like a mesh network.
To connect your FlashRouter wirelessly to your existing wireless network you will need the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Password of the existing wireless network that you will repeat. Verify and note this information.
We recommend using a 2.4GHz network to repeat as this network will have more range. Be sure to click Add under the 2.4GHz settings and not the 5GHz settings.
Navigate to Security > Firewall
Navigate to Wireless > Basic Settings
Select Add in the Virtual Interface area.
In the Wireless Physical Interface settings for the 2.4GHz network set the Wireless Mode to Repeater.
FlashRouters with a Broadcom chipset will have Repeater as an option in the dropdown but FlashRouters with an Atheroes chipset will not. Select Client or Client (Routed) if Repeater is not listed for your FlashRouter.
Change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to match exactly with the Wireless Network Name of the network that you will repeat.
In the Virtual Interfaces settings change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to FlashRouter24 or any other unique SSID.
CLICK SAVE
Navigate to Wireless > Wireless Security
In the top right hand corner of the DD-WRT you should see the WAN IP change from 0.0.0.0 to an actual IP Address. Once this changes navigate to any website to test your Internet connection.
Navigate to the Administration > Backup page.
You can change the ExpressVPN server location at any time so your Internet connection appears as originating from that location.
1. Connect to the FlashRouter’s network via ethernet cable or wireless.
2. Open your web browser and enter expressvpnrouter.com or 192.168.132.1 in the URL.
3. Login with your ExpressVPN FlashRouter admin password.
4. Click the three dots next to the server location.
5. Type in the location you want to connect to. Click the new location to connect.
6. You are now connected to the new server location.
ExpressVPN offers servers in locations all over the world. Typically for speeds it is best to connect to the server closest to your actual location. Clicking a country instead of a city will connect you to the ideal city in that country.