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ExpressVPN Router Setup Guide

Quick Start Guide for ExpressVPN FlashRouters

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for ExpressVPN configured FlashRouters.

VIEW SUPPORTED ROUTER MODELS

Aircove

R6300 V2, R6400 V2, R6700 V3, R7000, R7000P

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RT-AC56U, RT-AC56R, RT-AC56S, RT-AC68U V3, RT-AC87U

EA6200, WRT1200AC, WRT1900AC V1, WRT1900AC V2, WRT1900ACS V1, WRT1900ACS V2, WRT32X, WRT3200ACM

Internet Setup

  • ExpressVPN Asus Quick Start Guide
  • ExpressVPN Netgear Quick Start Guide
  • ExpressVPN Linksys Quick Start Guide
  • ExpressVPN/Aircove FlashRouter Internet Setup and Activation
  • How do I reset and reconfigure my ExpressVPN/Aircove FlashRouter?

WiFi Setup

  • Separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • Change Wireless Channels on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware

VPN Setup

  • Change server locations on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • Using Device Groups to connect to multiple VPN locations on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • Using Device Groups to bypass VPN on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • Change VPN Protocols on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • ExpressVPN TP-Link OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Cudy OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Asus AX1800S OpenVPN Setup
  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet ExpressVPN OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Merlin OpenVPN Setup

ExpressVPN Features

  • ExpressVPN MediaStreamer SmartDNS Setup
  • ExpressVPN Router App Support

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Troubleshooting

  • Separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • Change Wireless Channels on ExpressVPN/Aircove firmware
  • How do I reset and reconfigure my ExpressVPN/Aircove FlashRouter?

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Which DD-WRT wireless extender setup should I be using?

TeamFlashRouters · Jun 11, 2019 ·

FlashRouters supports four unique DD-WRT wireless extender setups – options similar to an open source Mesh network. Each different wireless extender configuration serves a different purpose. Read below to see which guide fits your configuration requirements!

Wireless Repeater

Why should I choose Wireless Repeater Setup?

  1. If you have a MiFi wireless only internet connection or other type of WiFi internet where there is no access to any ethernet port for a wired internet connection, then you can setup a wireless repeater network to both extend WiFi and add wired connection capabilities.
  2. If you have a large home or office area that requires additional WiFi coverage can use a wireless repeater setup to extend the existing network.
  3. If you want to create a separate VPN WiFi network in your home without placing the FlashRouter in the same room as your primary router you can use wireless repeater to establish a WiFi internet connection and then connect to VPN on your WiFi repeater network.
  4. If you want a wireless Dual Router setup option where you can have local ISP IP address through your main router WiFi network and your VPN IP address through your FlashRouter Wireless Repeater WiFi network, both available for you to connect at all times. Each network is on a unique subnet.

View the FlashRouter Wireless Repeater Setup Guide.

Wireless Repeater Bridge

Use Cases

Wireless Repeater Bridge Setup

  1. Anyone that needs all their devices connected to the same local network.
  2. Anyone with a MiFi internet connection that does not have an ethernet port and has no need for VPN.
  3. Anyone with a large wireless area that requires additional coverage.

Wireless Client Bridge

Use Cases

Wireless Client Bridge Setup

  1. Anyone with a MiFi internet connection that needs wired access.
  2. Anyone that needs additional wired ports instead of using a switch.
  3. Anyone with wired only devices in their home that are too far from your main router.

Wireless Access Point DHCP Forwarder

Use Cases

Wireless Access Point DHCP Forwarder Setup

  1. Anyone that needs their devices connected to the same local network and wants lossless LAN to LAN speeds via wireless and ethernet connection.
  2. Anyone that wants to use their main router to provide DHCP to their router instead of having an additional DHCP server.

AsusWRT-Merlin Router Setup Guide

Asus-Merlin Router Setup

Quick Start Guide for AsusWRT-Merlin FlashRouters

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for Asus-Merlin configured FlashRouters.

VIEW SUPPORTED ROUTER MODELS

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  • RT-BE88U (BE7200), RT-AC68U, RT-AC88U, RT-AC3100, RT-AC5300, RT-AC86U, RT-AX56U, RT-AX58U, RT-AX68U, RT-AX86U. RT-AX86U-PRO, RT-AX88U, RT-AX88U-PRO
  • GT-AC2900, GT-AX6000, GT-AX11000, GT-AXE11000,GT-AXE11000-PRO,  GT-AXE16000
  • ZenWiFi Pro XT12

Internet Setup

  • Internet and Wifi Setup on Asus Merlin Firmware
  • DNS Setup for Asus Merlin

WiFi Setup

  • Change WiFi name and password on Merlin
  • Separate your WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz Merlin networks

VPN Setup

  • Connecting to OpenVPN on Asus Merlin Firmware
  • PureVPN Merlin WireGuard Setup
  • Surfshark Merlin WireGuard Setup
  • ProtonVPN Merlin WireGuard Setup
  • IPVanish Merlin OpenVPN Setup
  • PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) Merlin OpenVPN Setup
  • NordVPN Merlin OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Merlin OpenVPN Setup
  • CyberGhost Merlin OpenVPN Setup

AsusWRT-Merlin Features

  • VPN Director for Asus Merlin
  • VPN Killswitch for Asus Merlin

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Troubleshooting

  • Device Settings That Can Interfere With Your Router VPN
  • How do I find my router local IP address?

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How do I connect a Wireless Extender to my FlashRouter network?

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

The settings of your FlashRouter do not need to change to connect an extender to the FlashRouter’s network. Simply access the settings of the extender device and enter the FlashRouter’s wireless network name and the correct wireless password.

The extender will then connect via wireless to the FlashRouter and add wireless range to your network.

To use a DD-WRT router as an extender follow our Advanced Wireless Setup Guides.

It is also easy to setup a Mesh system like Orbi or Velop and send your entire Mesh network through the FlashRouter VPN Network, for a VPN connected Mesh Network.

Simply connect from an open LAN port on your FlashRouter to the WAN port on your Mesh base station and then use your Mesh smart apps to complete the setup from there.

What do the lights on my Roqos Core mean?

TeamFlashRouters · Mar 3, 2022 ·

  1. White (looks blueish white on Teal colored Roqos Cores): System startup
  2. Solid Red: System is up, but there is no internet connection. Roqos Core cannot detect a network link either.
  3. Flashing Red: System is up and there is an ethernet cable connected to Internet port, however Roqos Core is unable to reach the internet. Usually happens with bad ethernet cable, or cable modem/ISP modem not giving IP address to Roqos Core due to ISP provisioning issues, or some other type of network setting blocking Roqos Core’s access to the internet. First thing to try in this scenario is to reboot the ISP router/modem upstream of Roqos Core.
  4. Flashing Blue: Roqos Core is up and connected to the internet, but it is not yet activated. Brand new Roqos Cores, or Roqos Cores that are factory reset will show this behavior when they are ready to be activated again.
  5. Blue (deep blue color, different from #1): Roqos Core is up and activated, everything is normal.

IPv6 Internet Setup

TeamFlashRouters · Apr 3, 2019 ·

Most ISPs only support IPv4. Unless your ISP supports IPv6 then enabling it on the FlashRouter will not enable it across your network.

For most VPN users IPv6 should remain disabled as the VPN connection was designed to operate under IPv4 addresses only. Enabling IPv6 in this instance may compromise the security of the VPN tunnel.

We typically only recommend enabling IPv6 if you are not using VPN or if your VPN provider requires that IPv6 be enabled.

Enable IPv6

Navigate to Setup > IPv6

Access FlashRouters DD-WRT Admin Settings and Disable Remote Access
  1. Set IPv6 to Enable.
  2. Select Native IPv6 from ISP in the dropdown.
  3. If you have specific IPv6 DNS servers you would like to add you can add them in the Static DNS fields or leave those fields blank.
  4. Click Apply Settings.

Power cycle your FlashRouter

Power your FlashRouter off and then power it back on by unplugging and then plugging it back in or using the button on the back of the FlashRouter.

Verify a successful IPv6 connection

Once the FlashRouter is finished powering back up, connect one of your devices to the FlashRouter via Ethernet or Wireless.

Visit  http://ipv6-test.com/ where you should see Supported under IPv6 connectivity if your ISP supports IPv6 and your modem is setup to passthrough IPv6.

Please be aware that we can not replicate ISP specific IPv6 issues, which makes them challenging to troubleshoot. We recommend contacting your ISP as the first step of troubleshooting.

How do I access my Roqos device settings?

TeamFlashRouters · Mar 8, 2022 ·

Your Roqos Core’s settings or UI (User Interface) is accessible via a secure cloud based connection rather than the typical local access of other routers. This means that you can manage your Roqos from anywhere in the world not just at home.

Visit the Roqos Login URL

From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit login.roqos.com

Roqos Login URL

Login with your Roqos account

Enter in the email and password that you set when your Roqos was initially setup. If you still need to create your Roqos account and activate your Roqos follow our Activate and Connect Roqos to Internet guide.

Roqos UI Login

Proceed with making the changes to the settings you desire

Now that you are logged in to your Roqos UI you adjust any settings as you see fit for your network. For guides on how to make specific changes to your Roqos view our Roqos Setup Guide area.

Roqos UI Logged in

How do I save and load a backup file?

TeamFlashRouters · Jun 4, 2019 ·

Why should I save a backup file?

Save a backup file of your correctly configured DD-WRT settings to ensure you can load the working settings in a few simple clicks instead of manually configuring each setting in the event of a reset.

Save a backup file

Navigate to Administration > Backup

  1. Click Backup and save / download the file.
  2. Name the backup file “FlashRouter Backup”

Load a backup file

Navigate to Administration > Backup

  1. Click Choose File and find the backup file you previously saved.
  2. Click Restore.
How to Load a Backup File in DD-WRT FlashRouter

My 5.0GHz network is not showing up

TeamFlashRouters · May 2, 2019 ·

Verify the device supports 5GHz

5.0GHz networks are not compatible with all devices so first make sure that you device’s wireless adapter supports 5GHz wireless frequencies.

If you are not sure, find out if your device support 5 GHz via Google search or by looking in the wireless hardware details in the device’s network settings. If you see Wireless a/b/g/n support then you have a compatible device. If you are missing the Wireless a then this means there is no 5 GHz support.

Enter the recommended wireless settings

Our team has tested the wireless functionality for each FlashRouter that we offer and shared our recommended wireless settings in our Wifi Setup area. Replicate the settings for your FlashRouter model found on that page.

Lower the wireless channel

Some devices do support 5.0GHz connections but not the higher channels that DD-WRT firmware offers.

Navigate to Wireless > Basic Settings

Lower the wireless channel setting for the 5.0GHz band that is not showing. Based on our tests the most broadly compatible channels are 36, 48 and 161.

CLICK APPLY SETTINGS

Refresh your device's network adapter

The easiest way to accomplish this is by rebooting your device as the settings to reset your adapter may vary on all types of internet connected devices.

Review wireless Status

Navigate to Status > Wireless

The readouts on this page can help tell if there are errors with the FlashRouter’s wireless. View our article on how to read the Wireless Status page for more information.

ASUS-WRT Router Setup Guide

ASUSWRT Routers

Quick Start Guide for ASUS-WRT FlashRouters

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for ASUSWRT configured FlashRouters.

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  • ROG series: GT-BE98 Pro
  • GT series: GT6, GT-AXE16000, GT-AX11000 Pro, GT-AXE11000, GT-AX6000, GT-AX11000, GS-AX5400, GS-AX3000
  • ZenWiFi: ZenWiFi Pro XT12, ZenWiFi Pro ET12, ZenWiFi XT9, ZenWiFi AX (XT8), ZenWiFi ET8, ZenWiFi XD6, ZenWiFi XD5
  • RT series: RT-BE96U, RT-BE88U, RT-BE58U, RT-AXE7800, RT-AX88U Pro, RT-AX88U, RT-AX86U Pro, RT-AX86U, RT-AX86S, RT-AX68U, RT-AX82U, RT-AX58U, RT-AX3000, RT-AX59U, RT-AX92U
  • TUF series: TUF-AX5400, TUF-AX3000_V2, TUF-AX3000, TUF Gaming AX6000, TUF Gaming AX4200

Internet Setup

  • How to Access Your AsusWRT FlashRouter Settings

WiFi Setup

  • ASUS Guest WiFi With or Without VPN: Setup Guide
  • Change WiFi name and password on Asus

VPN Setup

  • CyberGhost AsusWRT OpenVPN Setup
  • Surfshark AsusWRT WireGuard Setup
  • NordVPN Setup for AsusWRT: Token, WireGuard & OpenVPN
  • IPVanish AsusWRT OpenVPN Setup
  • PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) AsusWRT OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Setup for AsusWRT Firmware Routers
  • PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) Asus AX1800S OpenVPN Setup
  • IPVanish Asus AX1800S OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Asus AX1800S OpenVPN Setup
  • NordVPN Asus AX1800S OpenVPN Setup

Asus-WRT Features

  • How to Use ASUS VPN Fusion: Assign Devices and Multiple VPNs

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Troubleshooting

  • Device Settings That Can Interfere With Your Router VPN

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GL.iNet Router Setup Guide

Quick Start Guide for GL.iNet FlashRouters

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for GL.iNet FlashRouters.

VIEW SUPPORTED ROUTER MODELS

  • Slate: GL-AX1800, GL-AXT1800, GL-BE3600
  • Flint: GL-MT6000
  • Other: Beryl GL-MT3000, Velica GL-B2200, Marble GL-B3000
Flint GLinet Router Support

Internet Setup

  • How to Access Your GL.iNet FlashRouter Settings
  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet Repeater Setup
  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet Internet Setup

WiFi Setup

  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet Guest Network Setup
  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet Disable Wi-Fi
  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet Change Wi-Fi name and password

VPN Setup

  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet PureVPN WireGuard Setup
  • ProtonVPN Setup Guide for GL.iNet Routers
  • NordVPN Setup for GL.iNet Routers
  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet ExpressVPN OpenVPN Setup

GL.iNet Features

  • Flint/Slate GL.iNet Repeater Setup
  • GL.iNet Access Router Settings and Firmware Upgrade

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Troubleshooting

  • Device Settings That Can Interfere With Your Router VPN

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Privacy Hero Router Setup Guide

Privacy Hero Routers

Quick Start Guide for Privacy Hero FlashRouters

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for Privacy Hero FlashRouters.

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Internet Setup

  • Privacy Hero Activation and Setup
  • Privacy Hero Access Router Settings
  • Privacy Hero Creating User Profiles and Adding Devices to Profiles

WiFi Setup

  • Privacy Hero Activation and Setup
  • Privacy Hero Change Wi-Fi Name and Password
  • Privacy Hero Change Wireless Channel
  • Privacy Hero Disable Wi-Fi

VPN Setup

  • NordVPN Setup for Privacy Hero
  • Surfshark Setup for Privacy Hero
  • IPVanish Setup for Privacy Hero
  • ProtonVPN Setup for Privacy Hero
  • ExpressVPN Setup for Privacy Hero
  • Private Internet Access (PIA) Setup for Privacy Hero
  • Privacy Hero VPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero

Privacy Hero Features

  • Privacy Hero VPN Kill Switch Setup
  • Privacy Hero Bypass certain devices from VPN
  • Privacy Hero Streaming Relocation
  • Privacy Hero Adblocking Malware and Phishing Prevention Setup
  • Privacy Hero Creating User Profiles and Adding Devices to Profiles
  • Privacy Hero Safe Surf
  • Privacy Hero Bedtime Settings (Internet Scheduler)

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Troubleshooting

  • How to Reset a Failed VPN Connection on Privacy Hero
  • Privacy Hero Dashboard Not Updating or Showing Old Information
  • Privacy Hero VPN Kill Switch Troubleshooting: No Internet or WiFi
  • Device Settings That Can Interfere With Your Router VPN
  • Privacy Hero NordVPN Not Connecting or Showing Timeout Errors

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Roqos Core Router Setup Guide

Roqos Core Router Setup Guide

Quick Start Guide for Roqos Core Routers

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for the FlashRouters Roqos Core Router.

Internet Setup

  • Roqos Core Quick Start Guide
  • How do I access my Roqos device settings?
  • Roqos Core Internet Setup and Activation

WiFi Setup

  • Setting up a Guest WiFi Network on Roqos
  • Change WiFi name and password on Roqos

VPN Setup

  • NordVPN Setup on Roqos
  • PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) Setup on Roqos
  • ExpressVPN Setup on Roqos
  • Roqos VPN Connected, but my device IP is unchanged

Roqos Core Features

  • Set a Static IP for your connected devices on Roqos
  • VPN Kill Switch on Roqos
  • Managing User Profiles on Roqos
  • Cybersecurity and Intrusion Prevention on Roqos
  • Block Websites by Country on Roqos
  • Ad blocking on Roqos
  • Parental Controls on Roqos
  • Wireless Repeater – WiFi as WAN on Roqos
  • What do the lights on my Roqos Core mean?

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Troubleshooting

  • Roqos VPN Connected, but my device IP is unchanged
  • How do I access my Roqos device settings?
  • What do the lights on my Roqos Core mean?

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Cudy Router Setup Guide

Quick Start Guide for Cudy FlashRouters

Find setup guides, FAQs and troubleshooting tips for Cudy configured FlashRouters.

VIEW SUPPORTED ROUTER MODELS

WR3000, M1800, M3000

Internet Setup

  • Cudy Access Router Settings
  • Cudy Internet Setup

WiFi Setup

  • Cudy Change Wi-Fi name and password

VPN Setup

  • PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) Cudy OpenVPN Setup
  • IPVanish Cudy OpenVPN Setup
  • ExpressVPN Cudy OpenVPN Setup
  • NordVPN Cudy OpenVPN Setup

Cudy Features

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Troubleshooting

  • Device Settings That Can Interfere With Your Router VPN

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Internet and Wifi Setup on Asus Merlin Firmware

TeamFlashRouters · Sep 29, 2021 ·

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)?

How do I upgrade the Asus Merlin firmware of my FlashRouter?

TeamFlashRouters · Dec 8, 2021 ·

Download the latest AsusWRT Merlin firmware build for your specific FlashRouter model at the Asus Merlin download website. Contact support@flashrouters.com if you are uncertain about your router model or your router model is not available. Click your router model and then select the Release folder.

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

AsusWRT Merlin Firmware Upgrade

How do I set a Static IP for my device in DD-WRT?

TeamFlashRouters · May 30, 2019 ·

It can be very useful to setup static local IP addresses for devices on your FlashRouter network. By assigning specific IP’s to specific devices you can better control and manage how your network and the internet interacts with each device.

Once you setup a static IP you can set access restrictions, monitor and control bandwidth, as well as bypass a router VPN connection or setup a device specific Kill Switch. Without a static IP assignment you may lose device specific settings when the DHCP lease to the router expires.

Navigate to Services > Services

Set Static IP by Device MAC Address in FlashRouter DD-WRT Settings
  1. Under Static Leases click Add once.
  2. Fill in the newly appeared fields.
    • MAC Address: Enter the device’s MAC address which can be found on the device itself or on the Status > LAN page.
    • Hostame: Enter a name for the device. Make sure that there are no spaces.
    • IP Address: Enter the desired static IP Address of the device. It should be on the same subnet as the FlashRouter (192.168.11.x)
    • Client Lease Time: Leave this field blank.
  3. Click Apply Settings
  4. Repeat the steps above for each individual static IP address you would like to setup. If you click Add before clicking Apply Settings you will lose the configuration.

If a device has wireless and ethernet capabilities the MAC Addresses will be different for a wireless connection and an ethernet connection. Make sure to set a static IP for both MAC Addresses in this case.

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Netgear R6700V3 Nighthawk DD-WRT WiFi Settings

Dave · Jun 5, 2020 ·

Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Netgear R6700V3 are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Netgear R6700V3 with DD-WRT firmware.

Navigate to the Wireless > Basic Settings to view or edit WiFi network settings.

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

Intimidated by all the available WiFi settings? The DD-WRT website provides extensive information about all of the available configuration options in the firmware. Learn about everything from Wireless channels to channel widths and more in the Basic Wireless Settings – DD-WRT Wiki.

R6700V3 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset R6700V3 FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

Navigate to the Wireless > Wireless Security to view or edit WiFi passwords.

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Netgear R6700V3 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Asus RT-AC68U B1 / C1 / AC1900 DD-WRT WiFi Settings

Dave · Feb 25, 2019 ·

Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Asus RT-AC68U are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Asus RT-AC68U with DD-WRT firmware.

Navigate to the Wireless > Basic Settings to view or edit WiFi network settings.

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC68U DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View AC68U DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

Intimidated by all the available WiFi settings? The DD-WRT website provides extensive information about all of the available configuration options in the firmware. Learn about everything from Wireless channels to channel widths and more in the Basic Wireless Settings – DD-WRT Wiki.

RT-AC68U DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset RT-AC68U FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

Navigate to the Wireless > Wireless Security to view or edit WiFi passwords.

View AC68U DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Asus RT-AC68U WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Asus RT-AC66U DD-WRT WiFi Settings

Dave · Feb 25, 2019 ·

Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Asus RT-AC66U are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Asus RT-AC66U with DD-WRT firmware.

Navigate to the Wireless > Basic Settings to view or edit WiFi network settings.

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC66U DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View AC66U DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

Intimidated by all the available WiFi settings? The DD-WRT website provides extensive information about all of the available configuration options in the firmware. Learn about everything from Wireless channels to channel widths and more in the Basic Wireless Settings – DD-WRT Wiki.

RT-AC66U DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset RT-AC66U FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

Navigate to the Wireless > Wireless Security to view or edit WiFi passwords.

View AC66U DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Asus RT-AC66U WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Asus RT-AC56U DD-WRT WiFi Settings

Dave · Mar 5, 2019 ·

Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Asus RT-AC56U are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Asus RT-AC56U with DD-WRT firmware.

Navigate to the Wireless > Basic Settings to view or edit WiFi network settings.

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC56U DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View AC56U DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

Intimidated by all the available WiFi settings? The DD-WRT website provides extensive information about all of the available configuration options in the firmware. Learn about everything from Wireless channels to channel widths and more in the Basic Wireless Settings – DD-WRT Wiki.

RT-AC56U DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset RT-AC56U FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

Navigate to the Wireless > Wireless Security to view or edit WiFi passwords.

ViewAC56U DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Asus RT-AC56U WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

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Connect FlashRouter to Internet

TeamFlashRouters · Mar 21, 2019 ·

All FlashRouters are compatible with all ISP service types such as fiber, cable, DSL, and satellite. As long as you have a modem, modem/router, or router capable of an ethernet connection your FlashRouter will have no problems connecting to the internet.

Internet Service Providers (ISP) include a modem or modem/router combo to connect your network devices to the internet. In some instances your ISP will provide a separate router as well as the modem. You can replace this router with a FlashRouter or use both in a dual router setup.

Single router setup

If you would like to replace your outdated router or avoid paying to rent a router from your ISP then you should use a FlashRouter as the only WiFi device in your network.

In a single router setup the FlashRouter will be wired directly to your modem via ethernet cable and will be the only router in the setup.

Connect to your ISP modem

Wire an ethernet cable from an open ethernet port on your modem to the WAN/internet port of the FlashRouter.

FlashRouters Single Router Setup

On Asus FlashRouters the WAN/internet port will be blue.

Asus Wifi Setup - back panel

On Linksys FlashRouters the WAN/internet port will be yellow.

Linksys Wifi Setup - back panel

On Netgear FlashRouters the WAN/internet port will be yellow.

Netgear Wifi Setup - back panel

Power cycle modem and router

Once you have properly connected an ethernet cable from your modem into the FlashRouter internet port you must power cycle your network devices to establish an internet connection.

  1. Power off your ISP modem and the FlashRouter.
  2. Power on the ISP modem and wait for it to fully boot up.
  3. Power on the FlashRouter.

Dual router setup

If you would like to keep your existing WiFi network in place, and simply want to add in a VPN WiFi network with a FlashRouter then you can do so using a dual router setup. No settings in your existing network router need to change to add a FlashRouter in a dual router setup. Since we preset all FlashRouters to a unique Local IP Address, there won’t be a conflict with your existing router.

In a dual router setup the FlashRouter is wired to your existing router via ethernet cable and you will have two completely segmented WiFi networks available.

Connect to your existing router

Remember if your existing router is connecting to the internet without issue already, make sure to keep the ethernet cable between your modem and existing router internet port in place.

Now connect another ethernet cable from a LAN/numbered port on your existing router to the WAN/internet port of the FlashRouter.

Reference the images above to see your WAN/internet port color.

FlashRouters Dual Router Setup

Power cycle all network devices

Once you have properly connected an ethernet cable from your existing router into the FlashRouter internet port you must power cycle your network devices to establish an internet connection.

  1. Power off your ISP modem, existing router, and the FlashRouter.
  2. Power on the ISP modem and wait for it to fully boot up.
  3. Power on the existing router and wait for it to fully boot up.
  4. Power on the FlashRouter.

Verify a successful internet connection

Once the power cycling steps are complete and the FlashRouter is powered up, start connecting your internet capable devices via ethernet or WiFi. Visit any website and make sure the page fully loads.

If you want to check your internet IP address that is visible to websites and services that you visit over the internet check out WhatIsMyIPAddress.com.

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Still having issues? Visit our Troubleshooting section to diagnose common problems here.

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Why did my WiFi SSID change to ‘dd-wrt’?

Dave · May 3, 2019 ·

If you are seeing ‘dd-wrt’ in your available wireless networks instead of your regular FlashRouter24 and FlashRouter50 wireless network names (SSID) this means the router has been reset to default DD-WRT firmware settings.

Follow our instructions for Resetting and Reconfiguring your FlashRouter to get setup again.

Do not confuse your SSID being replaced by ‘dd-wrt’ with ‘dd-wrt vap’ appearing alongside your regular wireless network names.

If you are seeing ‘dd-wrt vap’ it likely means you did not rename your network when attempting to setup a guest network.

How do I reset and reconfigure my FlashRouter?

Dave · May 3, 2019 ·

When is a router reset needed?

A reset of the FlashRouter should only be performed in the following instances:

  • You have exhausted all other troubleshooting methods and cannot access your router settings.
  • A backup file was saved of your previously working settings.
  • Username and password to access the FlashRouter’s settings are not working.
  • Power light on the router is blinking steadily.
  • Firmware upgrade was performed with Reset to Default settings selected.

Reset Router

Asus FlashRouters:

  1. While the router is powered off press and hold the WPS button on the back or side of the router. Power up the router while continuing to hold the WPS. Continue to hold for 15 seconds as the router powers on (note this could be up to 45 seconds on some models before lights flash).
  2. You will see the lights on the router flashing steadily and this is how you know you have reset the router.
  3. Let the router sit for about a minute and then reboot the router.

Linksys and Netgear FlashRouters:

  1. While the router is plugged in, find the reset button located on the back of the router. You will need a pin or pencil to hold down the button for 15 seconds.
  2. You will see the lights on the back of the router flash simultaneously and this is how you know you have reset the router.
  3. Let the router sit for about a minute and then reboot the router.

Access Router Settings

1. Connect to the FlashRouter’s network via ethernet cable or wireless.

The wireless network will appear as “dd-wrt” and will likely not require a password to join. If it does require a password to join the password will be the default wireless password found on the bottom of the router.

2. Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the URL.

Reset FlashRouters DD-WRT Settings Back to Default Settings

3. Delete the dots and enter the new administration login in the Router Username, Router Password, and Re-enter to confirm fields.

TYPE CAREFULLY when setting the administration login as a typo will result in needing to reset the router again.

Change Local IP Address and DNS

Navigate to Setup > Basic Setup

1. Set the Local IP Address to 192.168.11.1

2. Set the Static DNS 1 to 8.8.8.8

3. Set the Static DNS 2 to 8.8.4.4

4. Set the Static DNS 3 to 208.67.220.220

Enter New Local IP Address and DNS Servers After FlashRouter DD-WRT Reset

CLICK SAVE

Setup WiFi

Navigate to Wireless > Basic Settings

Find your FlashRouter model in the WiFi Setup section and replicate the wireless settings on this page.

CLICK APPLY SETTINGS

REBOOT ROUTER

Connect to the FlashRouter's network

You will be able to connect to the newly setup wireless network using the details you set. The router will now be accessible at 192.168.11.1

Back up your settings

  1. Click the Backup button.
  2. A file named nvrambak.bin will be saved to your computer.
  3. You can load nvrambak.bin to restore your settings in the event of a reset.

PPPoE Internet Setup

TeamFlashRouters · Mar 21, 2019 ·

Most ISPs do not require PPPoE credentials. If you are certain this is an ISP requirement in your setup, we kindly ask that you get in touch with your ISP to verify that they do in fact require PPPoE authentication and to provide you with the correct credentials to enter into your FlashRouter.

Before you enter your PPPoE credentials, you should have already setup your FlashRouter in a Single Router Setup with correct wiring. Once you enter PPPoE credentials you should then be able to connect to the internet.

If you are using a Dual Router Setup there is no need to enter PPPoE credentials if they are already entered in the existing router. You can disregard this article.

Enter your PPPoE credentials

DD-WRT Firmware

Navigate to Setup > Basic Setup

Access FlashRouters DD-WRT Admin Settings - Enter PPPOE Username and Password
  1. Set the Connection Type dropdown to PPPoE.
  2. Enter your ISP assigned PPPoE username and password.
  3. Click Apply Settings.

Power cycle your network devices

  1. Power off your ISP modem and the FlashRouter.
  2. Power on the ISP modem and wait for it to fully boot up.
  3. Power on the FlashRouter.

Verify a successful Internet connection

Once the FlashRouter is booted up connect one of your devices to the FlashRouter via Ethernet or Wireless.

Visit any website and make sure the page fully loads. Once you have verified a successful Internet connection, begin connecting your network devices to the FlashRouter via wired or WiFi.

Please be aware that our support is not able to replicate PPPoE issues on our end, which makes them challenging to troubleshoot. In the event of an issue we recommend using a Dual Router Setup.

My WiFi password is not working

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

Keep in mind that passwords are case sensitive.

The preset DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

Verify wireless password

Connect an ethernet cable from a numbered port on the FlashRouter to a computer and access the FlashRouter’s settings.

Navigate to Wireless > Wireless Security

Check the Unmask box and note the wireless password that is entered.

Verify the wireless settings

Make sure that you have WPA2 Personal / AES set as the security settings for all bands. For some router models make sure the CCMP-128 (AES) box is checked for all bands.

Forget network on your device

Wireless devices usually offer a “forget” network feature to remove a wireless network from the saved information of the wireless adapter. If you have updated your WiFi password and are trying to connect on a device that previously used the old WiFi password then removing the wireless network and then trying to connect fresh can help with this issue.

How do I change my Wireless Password?

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

Change the FlashRouter’s wireless network password to any password you like.

Navigate to Wireless > Wireless Security

Changing Wireless password in DD-WRT Wireless Security Settings
  1. Click Unmask next to the Shared Key field to see what you are typing and enter in the new wireless password you would like to use.
  2. Click Apply Settings.
  3. Reconnect to the wireless network using your new password.

How do I boost my Wireless Transmission power?

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

Boost the wireless transmission power if you need to increase the wireless range of the FlashRouter.

Important Information

We recommend reading the entry in the DD-WRT Wiki to familiarize yourself with what TX Power values represent.

Broadcom routers

  • Netgear R8500
  • Netgear R7000
  • Netgear R6400 V2
  • Netgear R6300 V2
  • Asus RT-AC5300
  • Asus RT-AC66U
  • Asus RT-AC56U

Navigate to Wireless > WL# or ath# Advanced

  1. Set the TX Power to the desired value.
  2. Click Apply Settings.
Boost TX Power in DD-WRT Advanced Wireless Settings page to Increase Wireless Transmission

Atheros routers

  • Netgear R9000
  • Netgear R7800
  • Linksys WRT3200ACM
  • LinksysWRT32X
  • Linksys WRT1900AC/v2/ACS
  • LinksysWRT1200AC

Navigate to Wireless > Basic Settings

  1. Check Advanced Settings under the wireless interface you would like to boost.
  2. Set the TX Power to the desired value.
  3. Click Apply Settings.
Boost TX Power in DD-WRT Advanced Wireless Settings page to Increase Wireless Transmission

We advise to proceed with caution when setting the TX Power. This has been known to negatively effect the hardware if set too high.

Why can’t I connect to WiFi using the WPS button feature?

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

DD-WRT firmware automatically disables the WPS feature as it is a known security vulnerability. This makes your router more secure with DD-WRT than with factory firmware.

For any device that uses a WPS WiFi connection there should always be an alternate method to connect the device via WiFi.

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