- Do NOT connect to your VPN provider’s computer, phone, or tablet app while connected to the FlashRouter’s network. This may cause issues with access to your DD-WRT router settings as well as your internet connection.
- Connect any device in your home network to VPN by joining the FlashRouter’s network.
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NordVPN Setup for AsusWRT Firmware Routers
You can connect to NordVPN on your AsusWRT router using NordLynx, OpenVPN, or a Dedicated IP.
Quick Options
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NordLynx: Choose your preferred country from NordVPN’s server list
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OpenVPN: Choose your preferred city or country from NordVPN’s server list.
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Dedicated IP (optional): Enter your unique configuration file if you’ve been assigned a static NordVPN IP.
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1. Get your NordVPN Access Token for NordLynx connections. Log in to your NordVPN account and select NordVPN from your list of Services.
2. At the bottom of the page click Get Access token and you will receive a code via email. Enter this code to proceed.
3. After you enter the email code select Generate new token and set it to Doesn’t expire. Copy this token.
4. Log in to the Asus settings page by connecting to the Asus router’s WiFi (or wired LAN) on your computer. Then, enter 192.168.50.1 or asusrouter.com in the browser.
View our guide for more instructions on how to access AsusWRT firmware settings.
5. Navigate to the VPN tab and then select the VPN Fusion tab, then click Add profile.
6. Fill in your NordVPN information, then click Apply and Enable.
- Connection Name: Choose a name for your NordLynx connection.
- VPN Type: Select NordVPN
- Region: Choose your VPN server location
- Token: Copy and paste your NordVPN token.
6. You should now see the Profile say Connected, indicating that the NordVPN server is successfully connected to your router!
7. The VPN connection is automatically set to Apply to all devices.
If you only want certain devices to connect to the VPN, then turn off the VPN connection and switch off Apply to all devices.
Now click the pencil next to the Device section and select the devices (computer, phone, etc.) that you want to connect to VPN. Click OK and then click Apply all settings.
1. Get your NordVPN manual service credentials for OpenVPN connections. Log in to your NordVPN account and select NordVPN from your list of Services.
2. At the bottom of the page in the Manual Setup section click Setup NordVPN manually then under the Configuration section go to Service credentials. Click Verify email to receive a code via email and enter the code to view and copy your credentials.
3. Click on OpenVPN config files. Search and download the server file for your preferred NordVPN location, UDP is recommended.
4. Log in to the Asus settings page by connecting to the Asus router’s WiFi (or wired LAN) on your computer. Then, enter 192.168.50.1 or asusrouter.com in the browser.
View our guide for more instructions on how to access AsusWRT firmware settings.
5. Navigate to the VPN tab and then click on the VPN Fusion tab, then click Add Profile.
6. Fill in your NordVPN information then click Apply and Enable.
- Connection Name: Choose a name for your NordVPN OpenVPN connection.
- VPN Type: Select OpenVPN
- Import .ovpn File: Upload the OpenVPN file that you downloaded.
- Username and Password: Copy and paste your NordVPN manual service credentials.
6. You should now see the Profile say Connected, indicating that the NordVPN server is successfully connected to your router!
7. The VPN connection is automatically set to Apply to all devices.
If you only want certain devices to connect to the VPN, then turn off the VPN connection and switch off Apply to all devices.
Now click the pencil next to the Device section and select the devices (computer, phone, etc.) that you want to connect to VPN. Click OK and then click Apply all settings.
1. Get your NordVPN manual service credentials for OpenVPN connections. Log in to your NordVPN account and select NordVPN from your list of Services.
2. At the bottom of the page in the Manual Setup section click Setup NordVPN manually then under the Configuration section go to Service credentials. Click Verify email to receive a code via email and enter the code to view and copy your credentials.
3. Now download your Dedicated IP configuration file from the NordVPN website.
4. Log in to the Asus settings page by connecting to the Asus router’s WiFi (or wired LAN) on your computer. Then, enter 192.168.50.1 or asusrouter.com in the browser.
View our guide for more instructions on how to access AsusWRT firmware settings.
5. Navigate to the VPN tab then click on the VPN Fusion tab, then click Add Profile.
6. Fill in your NordVPN information then click Apply and Enable.
- Connection Name: Choose a name for your NordVPN Dedicated IP connection.
- VPN Type: Select OpenVPN
- Import .ovpn File: Upload the Dedicated IP OpenVPN file that you downloaded.
- Username and Password: Copy and paste your NordVPN manual service credentials.
6. You should now see the Profile say Connected, indicating that the NordVPN server is successfully connected to your router!
7. The VPN connection is automatically set to Apply to all devices.
If you only want certain devices to connect to the VPN, then turn off the VPN connection and switch off Apply to all devices.
Now click the pencil next to the Device section and select the devices (computer, phone, etc.) that you want to connect to VPN. Click OK and then click Apply all settings.
- Connect your devices to the Asus router network and visit the NordVPN website, at the top it should display Your Status: Protected.
- Visit NordVPN’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.
🚫📱Do not run NordVPN apps on devices connected to your NordVPN router. Using the app at the same time as the router VPN may cause conflicts and connection issues.
Service Plan FAQs
Service Plan FAQs
Is the service plan a one time purchase or does it renew?
All FR service plans automatically renew on a quarterly or annual basis based on the term initially purchased. A reminder e-mail will be sent one week prior to renewal. In your FlashRouter account panel, you can cancel the plan at any time to stop any further renewals.
What is included with a FlashRouter?
- On-demand Installation of enhanced firmware and our exclusive FlashRouters VPN Privacy App.
- Custom setup guide.
- Power cord and an ethernet cable.
- Individual VPN Account Setup/Pre-configuration (On Request)
- 1 year open source hardware warranty.
- 30 day satisfaction guarantee.
- Initial basic setup assistance via e-mail. For any advanced setups/configurations, live chat or remote assistance, a service plan purchase is required.
Does the service plan include a VPN subscription?
A subscription to a VPN does not come with a FlashRouter or Service plan. If you are planning to use a VPN, you would need to sign up for one separately, directly from a provider.
Need assistance in finding a VPN Provider? Please visit our recent VPN Provider Best Seller List.
Plug and Play VPN Support
Unlike other VPN Router providers, FlashRouters is proud to offer free VPN service integration with any purchase.
To receive a plug and play with VPN device, you will need to provide our team with the credentials from your VPN provider subscription.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not required but recommended for users who wish to have the simplest, most seamless experience when the FlashRouter arrives. You can always change the password when the device arrives if you wish as well.
To have your router VPN pre-configured:
- Select Yes from the “Want Your Router Preconfigured?” on the Payment Page during check out.
- Select your VPN provider. If you don’t see your VPN listed select “Other” and you will see an additional field to input who your provider is.
- Enter your your VPN username and password
- For ExpressVPN Firmware Routers there will be an additional box for your activation code.
Please note: If you do not enter a server location request in “Order Comments”, we will automatically start the device with the closest/optimal server for the location we are shipping the device by default. A location has to be added to the initial configuration for plug and play encryption security to occur on the device.
Do I have to buy a service plan?
Our routers are priced for the custom upgrades performed at our warehouse, testing expenses and keeping the FlashRouter App update to date.
Our service plan has three levels as an optional add-on with your purchase to get continued direct assistance from our team. This is especially useful to customers who are less tech savvy and want direct access to our support team to make sure their network is running exactly how they desire. Here is how these plans differ
Bronze – Basic E-mail Support
Silver – E-mail and Live Chat Support.
Gold – E-mail, Live Chat, and Remote One-on-One Sessions
Each situation and user has different needs and expertise. Our team of US-based support agents are highly trained specialists in VPN and DD-WRT router setup. From firmware updates to networking configuration/troubleshooting,solutions, the purpose of our Service Plans is to help our customers in whatever level they deem necessary.
Does FlashRouters offer phone support?
At this time, we do not provide phone support with our service plans. We have tested phone support for networking troubleshooting in the past but have found that on average caused us to help less customers in a less efficient manner. However, with a purchase of a Gold Service Plan, customers can schedule 1-on-1 remote support sessions via Teamviewer with our engineers and they will provide a hands-on, personal solution, to any problems you may be facing.
Do I need a Service Plan for a firmware upgrade?
Firmware upgrades are free of charge to any FlashRouter customer!
You can visit our support center and select your specific router model to upgrade your firmware based on the recommendations provided.
If you want the help of our Support Team to assist in this upgrade, you can always sign up for our Gold Service Plan and schedule a 1-on-1 Teamviewer session in which our trained engineers will take care of the upgrade for you!
What does the warranty cover?
Our complimentary 1-year hardware warranty does not include tech support outside. If your router suffers hardware failure within 365 days from the date you received the unit, then we will gladly replace your router with another fully tested one. For more information regarding our warranty and return policy, please check out our warranty and return section.
Can I purchase a router without a service plan and subscribe later?
Yes, you may purchase a service plan at any time. However, we can’t guarantee any pricing, or apply any previously offered discounts or specific features at that later date.
Surfshark VPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero NordVPN Router uses cloud-based management, which means you can securely access and adjust your router settings from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection. Whether you’re connected through your phone, another Wi-Fi network, or directly to the Privacy Hero network, setup and management are always within reach.
Follow the steps below to connect your Privacy Hero to Surfshark WireGuard® or OpenVPN servers.
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1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the Wireguard option.
5. In a new tab login to your Surfshark account.
6. Navigate to the VPN > Manual Setup tab.
7. Now choose Wireguard and go to the Router section.
8. Now go to Locations, and click on the server location you wish to use. Then, download the server file.
9. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page. Then press Save.
10. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your Surfshark VPN server!
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the OpenVPN option.
5. In a new tab login to your Surfshark account.
6. Navigate to the VPN > Manual Setup tab.
7. Now choose OpenVPN and go to the Router section.
8. Now go to Credentials and find your OpenVPN specific Username and Password.
9. Copy and paste the username and password from previous step into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page.
10. Now go back to the Surfshark account page, and press Locations.
11. Click on the country name that you want to choose, and Download any of the available server files from the list. (We recommend download the UDP version of the server file).
12. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page. Then press Save.
13. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your Surfshark VPN server!
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network. Visit the Surfshark IP Check to verify your VPN IP address. If it has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings if the Streaming Relocation feature is Enabled.
IPVanish VPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the Wireguard option.
5. In a new tab login to your IPVanish account.
6. Click WireGuard on the left menu to access the WireGuard Configuration Generator.
Then select the server location and click Generate to download the WireGuard configuration file.
7. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page. Then press Save.
8. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your IPVanish VPN server!
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the OpenVPN option.
5. Download an .ovpn file from the IPVanish server list.
6. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page.
7. Enter your IPVanish account login as the Username and Password. Then press Save.
8. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your IPVanish VPN server!
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network. Visit the IPVanish IP Check to verify your VPN IP address. If it has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings if the Streaming Relocation feature is Enabled.
NordVPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero NordVPN Router uses cloud-based management, which means you can securely access and adjust your router settings from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection. Whether you’re connected through your phone, another Wi-Fi network, or directly to the Privacy Hero network, setup and management are always within reach.
Follow the steps below to connect your Privacy Hero to NordVPN NordLynx or OpenVPN servers. By default, you’ll automatically connect to the fastest, most reliable server available based on your location. If you prefer, you can also select a specific country server and input it directly into your Privacy Hero for more control.
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1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select NordVPN from the dropdown.
5. Click the Change button and select NordVPN from the dropdown and choose the NordLynx option. Next you will need to obtain your Token.
6. In a new tab login to your NordVPN account and select NordVPN from your list of Services.
7. At the bottom of the page click Get Access token and you will receive a code via email. Enter this code to proceed.
8. After you enter the email code select Generate new token and set it to Doesn’t expire. Copy this token.
9. Paste the token and then Click Save to connect to the server address recommended by NordVPN within your country.
10. To connect to a specific location, click the Country dropdown menu and scroll or type to search from the available options. Choose your preferred country and you will automatically connect to the recommended server within that country at the time. Then click Save.
11. If you prefer to enter a specific server address number click Advanced Options and then type in the NordVPN server you would like to use as shown below e.g. uk1784.nordvpn.com. Then click Save.
Use the NordVPN’s server recommendation tool to select a specific country and receive a recommendation for the fastest server based on your actual location. You can then enter that server in the Privacy Hero settings manually.
12. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your NordVPN NordLynx VPN server!
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select NordVPN from the dropdown.
5. Choose the OpenVPN option to connect to OpenVPN servers or to setup a NordVPN Dedicated IP address. Next you will need to obtain your Manual Service credentials.
6. In a new tab login to your NordVPN account and select NordVPN from your list of Services.
7. At the bottom of the page in the Manual Setup section click Setup NordVPN manually then under the Configuration section go to Service credentials. Click Verify email to receive a code via email and enter the code to view and copy your credentials.
8. Enter these credentials into the OpenVPN Username and Password sections in your Privacy Hero and Click Save if you want to connect to the server address recommended by NordVPN within your country.
9. To connect to a specific location, click the Country dropdown menu and scroll or type to search from the available options. Choose your preferred country and you will automatically connect to the recommended server within that country at the time. Then click Save.
10. To connect with a NordVPN Dedicated IP Address or if you prefer to enter a specific server address number click Advanced Options and then type in the NordVPN server you would like to use as shown below e.g. uk1784.nordvpn.com. Then click Save.
Use the NordVPN’s server recommendation tool to select a specific country and receive a recommendation for the fastest server based on your actual location. You can then enter that server in the Privacy Hero settings manually.
11. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your NordVPN Dedicated IP address or preferred OpenVPN server!
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network. Visit the NordVPN IP Check to verify your VPN IP address. If it has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings if the Streaming Relocation feature is Enabled.
Private Internet Access VPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Private Internet Access from the dropdown.
5. Enter your correct PIA account login username and password and click Save.
6. Click Save if you want to automatically connect to the ideal server location as recommended by Private Internet Access.
Or, connect to a specific server location click Advanced Options and then type in the PIA server name you would like to use. (All server names are noted below).
Then click Save.
North America
bahamas.privacy.network
ca-ontario.privacy.network
ca-toronto.privacy.network
ca-vancouver.privacy.network
ca-montreal.privacy.network
greenland.privacy.network
gt-guatemala-pf.privacy.network
mexico.privacy.network
panama.privacy.network
sanjose.privacy.network
us-alabama-pf.privacy.network
us-alaska-pf.privacy.network
us-arkansas-pf.privacy.network
us-atlanta.privacy.network
us-california.privacy.network
us-chicago.privacy.network
us-connecticut-pf.privacy.network
us-denver.privacy.network
us-florida.privacy.network
us-houston.privacy.network
us-idaho-pf.privacy.network
us-indiana-pf.privacy.network
us-iowa-pf.privacy.network
us-kansas-pf.privacy.network
us-kentucky-pf.privacy.network
us-lasvegas.privacy.network
us-louisiana-pf.privacy.network
us-maine-pf.privacy.network
us-massachusetts-pf.privacy.network
us-michigan-pf.privacy.network
us-minnesota-pf.privacy.network
us-mississippi-pf.privacy.network
us-missouri-pf.privacy.network
us-montana-pf.privacy.network
us-nebraska-pf.privacy.network
us-new-hampshire-pf.privacy.network
us-new-mexico-pf.privacy.network
us-newyorkcity.privacy.network
us-north-carolina-pf.privacy.network
us-north-dakota-pf.privacy.network
us-ohio-pf.privacy.network
us-oklahoma-pf.privacy.network
us-oregon-pf.privacy.network
us-pennsylvania-pf.privacy.network
us-rhode-island-pf.privacy.network
us-seattle.privacy.network
us-siliconvalley.privacy.network
us-south-carolina-pf.privacy.network
us-south-dakota-pf.privacy.network
us-texas.privacy.network
us-tennessee-pf.privacy.network
us-vermont-pf.privacy.network
us-virginia-pf.privacy.network
us-washingtondc.privacy.network
us-west-virginia-pf.privacy.network
us-wisconsin-pf.privacy.network
us-wyoming-pf.privacy.network
us3.privacy.network
us-baltimore.privacy.network
us-honolulu.privacy.network
us-newjersey.privacy.network
us-saltlakecity.privacy.network
us-streaming-2.privacy.network
us-streaming.privacy.network
us-wilmington.privacy.network
South America
ar.privacy.network
bo-bolivia-pf.privacy.network
bogota.privacy.network
br.privacy.network
ec-ecuador-pf.privacy.network
pe-peru-pf.privacy.network
santiago.privacy.network
uy-uruguay-pf.privacy.network
venezuela.privacy.network
Europe
al.privacy.network
ad.privacy.network
austria.privacy.network
brussels.privacy.network
ba.privacy.network
sofia.privacy.network
zagreb.privacy.network
czech.privacy.network
de-berlin.privacy.network
de-frankfurt.privacy.network
denmark.privacy.network
denmark-2.privacy.network
spain.privacy.network
es-valencia.privacy.network
ee.privacy.network
fi.privacy.network
fi-2.privacy.network
france.privacy.network
gr.privacy.network
hungary.privacy.network
italy.privacy.network
italy-2.privacy.network
is.privacy.network
ireland.privacy.network
man.privacy.network
lv.privacy.network
liechtenstein.privacy.network
lt.privacy.network
lu.privacy.network
malta.privacy.network
md.privacy.network
monaco.privacy.network
montenegro.privacy.network
nl-amsterdam.privacy.network
mk.privacy.network
no.privacy.network
poland.privacy.network
pt.privacy.network
ro.privacy.network
sweden.privacy.network
sweden-2.privacy.network
rs.privacy.network
sk.privacy.network
slovenia.privacy.network
swiss.privacy.network
tr.privacy.network
uk-london.privacy.network
uk-manchester.privacy.network
uk-southampton.privacy.network
uk-2.privacy.network
ua.privacy.network
Asia
ae.privacy.network
bangladesh.privacy.network
cambodia.privacy.network
china.privacy.network
cyprus.privacy.network
georgia.privacy.network
hk.privacy.network
in.privacy.network
israel.privacy.network
jakarta.privacy.network
japan.privacy.network
japan-2.privacy.network
kazakhstan.privacy.network
kr-south-korea-pf.privacy.network
kualalumpur.privacy.network
macau.privacy.network
mongolia.privacy.network
np-nepal-pf.privacy.network
philippines.privacy.network
qatar.privacy.network
saudiarabia.privacy.network
sg.privacy.network
srilanka.privacy.network
taiwan.privacy.network
vietnam.privacy.network
yerevan.privacy.network
Oceania
au-adelaide-pf.privacy.network
au-australia-so.privacy.network
au-brisbane-pf.privacy.network
aus-melbourne.privacy.network
aus-perth.privacy.network
au-sydney.privacy.network
nz.privacy.network
Africa
dz.privacy.network
egypt.privacy.network
morocco.privacy.network
nigeria.privacy.network
za.privacy.network
8. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your PIA VPN server!
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the OpenVPN option.
5. Enter your PIA Account login as the Username and Password.
6. Now log in to your PIA Account page.
7. Go to the Downloads section.
8. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and go to OpenVPN Configuration Generator.
9. Choose OpenVPN 2.4 or newer and Linux.
10. From the Select Port section, choose UDP/1198 AES-128-CBC for a faster connection or choose UDP/1197 AES-256-CBC for stronger security as shown in the image below then Click Generate to download the server configuration file.
11. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page then click Save.
12. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your PIA VPN server!
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network. Visit the Private Internet Access IP Check to verify your VPN IP address. If it has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings.
ProtonVPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the Wireguard option.
5. In a new tab login to your ProtonVPN account.
6. Go to the Downloads section of your ProtonVPN account page.
7. Scroll down to find the WireGuard configuration section. Name your configuration and then select Router as the platform, and select Standard server configs.
8. Click on the country name that you want to choose, and Download any of the available server files from the list.
9. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page. Then press Save.
10. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your ProtonVPN server!
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com.
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown and choose the OpenVPN option.
5. In a new tab login to your ProtonVPN account.
6. Navigate to the Account tab and find your OpenVPN specific Username and Password.
7. Copy and paste the username and password from previous step into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page.
8. Go to the Downloads section of your ProtonVPN account page.
9. Scroll down to find the OpenVPN Configuration Files section. Then select “Router” as the platform, and select “Standard Server Configs.”
10. Click on the country name that you want to choose, and Download any of the available server files from the list.
11. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page. Then press Save.
12. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your ProtonVPN server!
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network. Visit the ProtonVPN IP Check to verify your VPN IP address. If it has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings if the Streaming Relocation feature is Enabled.
Privacy Hero Bypass certain devices from VPN
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
If you have certain devices in your network that you do NOT want connecting to VPN you can follow these steps to bypass these devices from the Privacy Hero’s VPN connection.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Devices symbol.
4. Click the name of the Device you want to bypass from VPN.
5. Set the VPN toggle to Off. You can also do the same for Adblocking and Device Protection as needed.
Access FlashRouter DD-WRT firmware settings
You must be connected to the FlashRouter network via ethernet or WiFi connection on your device in order to be able to access the FlashRouter’s firmware settings.
Why do I need to access my FlashRouter's settings?
It is important to understand how to access your router if you want to:
- Change WiFi or admin passwords
- Switch VPN server locations
- Attempt custom setups
- Troubleshoot your network
Connect your device to the FlashRouter network
We recommend using a computer, tablet, or phone to access your FlashRouter firmware settings. You can connect your device to the FlashRouter via Ethernet Cable or Wireless connection.
Please note, you will NOT be able access the firmware settings unless you connect your device to the FlashRouter Network.
via Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable to your device’s Ethernet port.
Connect the other end of that Ethernet cable to a FlashRouter LAN/numbered port.
Be sure NOT to connect your device to the WAN/internet port of the FlashRouter. Please use the LAN/numbered ports to connect your devices.
via Wireless
Navigate to the available wireless networks in your device network settings and join any of the available FlashRouter networks – FlashRouter24, FlashRouter50, or FlashRouter80 (if you have a tri-band router).
Access the FlashRouter settings
We recommend using a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox incognito/private browsing window to access the FlashRouter firmware settings. You can access the main DD-WRT firmware GUI or you can go directly into the FlashRouters Privacy App settings to manage your basic router settings and VPN connection settings right away.
Please note, after accessing the FlashRouter Settings at the Local IP Address, you will be prompted to enter an admin username and password. You can find this information in the subsections below.
DD-WRT - Firmware GUI
Local IP Address: 192.168.11.1
Username: flashrouter
Password: ddwrt
Keep in mind that if you enable HTTPS and disable HTTP access you will need to add https:// in front of the Local IP Address to access your FlashRouter’s firmware settings.
If your router has been reset for any reason then you can access the router at a local IP address of 192.168.1.1.
Please note you will be required to set the administration username and password as well as your WiFi and VPN network settings after a reset.
Privacy Hero Activation and Setup
Follow this article when you receive your new Privacy Hero router to create your Privacy Hero account, connect your Privacy Hero to the Internet, and customize your network so it is ready to use.
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone or your other Wi-Fi network.
Create your Privacy Hero account
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Select Create Account.
3. Enter the Email address you want to set for your Privacy Hero account. This will be your login to the Privacy Hero settings moving forward. Click Create Account.
4. Go to your Email inbox and check for an email from Privacy Hero and click the Confirm email address link. This email may be in your Promotions or Spam inbox if it is not appearing in your main inbox.
5. Enter the password that you want to use for your Privacy Hero account. Be sure to note this in a secure location so you do not forget. Click Submit.
6. You have now created your Privacy Hero account. You will use this login to access the Privacy Hero router settings.
Activate your Privacy Hero Internet and setup Wi-Fi
1. You will then be taken to the Router Activation steps. Connect the ethernet cable that the Privacy Hero came with from an open Ethernet port on your ISP modem or other router to the WAN/Internet (blue) port of the Privacy Hero.
Then power the Privacy Hero device on by connecting the power supply. This is shown in the video on the page as well. Wait about a minute or so for the Privacy Hero router to fully boot up and then click I’m Connected.
2. The next page may say Router Found or ask you to enter the Activation Code. If it asks for the Activation Code that will be the code printed on the bottom of the Privacy Hero. Enter this code and click Next.
3. Set the Wi-Fi name and password for connecting your devices to the Privacy Hero network. Make sure it is not a duplicate name of an existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next.
4. To activate your 1 Year NordVPN code:
Click on Claim NordVPN 1 Year Code Now
Go to the Account section of your router settings.
Copy the NordVPN code shown under Claim NordVPN 1 Year Code.
Go to the NordVPN activation page.
This code can be used with a new or existing NordVPN account.
5. You are now all set to begin joining your devices to the new Privacy Hero network with the Wi-Fi name and password you entered and setting up some of the Privacy Hero features.
Privacy Hero Access Router Settings
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
Privacy Hero Change Wi-Fi Name and Password
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to change your Privacy Hero WiFi name and password.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Wi-Fi symbol.
4. Click the edit box for the 5GHz network or the 2.4GHz network.
5. Enter the new Wi-Fi name and password you’d like to set. Click Save at the bottom of the page.
Privacy Hero Change Wireless Channel
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to change your Privacy Hero wireless channel.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Wi-Fi symbol.
4. Click the edit box for the 5GHz network or the 2.4GHz network.
5. Select the new Wireless Channel that you would like to use. Click Save at the bottom of the page.
Privacy Hero Disable Wi-Fi
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to disable your Privacy Hero Wi-Fi so only ethernet connections are active. This is not a required step just a preference.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Wi-Fi symbol.
4. Set the toggle switches to the off position for the Wi-Fi bands you want to disable.
Privacy Hero Streaming Relocation
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps change your location for popular streaming services allowing you to access to regionally restricted content. Privacy Hero uses DNS routing to change your location which is a great way around VPN streaming blocks.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the Streaming symbol.
4. Set the Streaming Relocation toggle to On.
5. Click the flag of the country you would like the listed streaming service to use.
This streaming relocation feature will not change your IP address in the way that a VPN does. This is why it is not able to be blocked in the same way that a VPN connection can be.
The listed services on the streaming relocation page will not be connected to VPN even if the Privacy Hero has an active VPN connection. These services are set to bypass the router’s VPN tunnel to avoid streaming blocks.
Toggling the streaming relocation feature On will also relocate many other streaming services automatically. They will be automatically optimized for the best connection with no manual selection needed for:
ABC
Adult Swim
All 4
Apple TV Channels
BBC
Britbox
CBC Gem
CBS Sports
Crackle
DirecTV Stream
DSTV Now
Filmrise
Freeform
Freevee
Frndly TV
F1 TV
FX Now
ITV
MGM+
Molotov.TV
My 5
NBC
NBC Sports
Now E
Now TV
Pandora
Paramount+
PBS
Peacock
Philo
Pluto TV
Showmax
Sling
SonyLIV
S Sports Plus
Starz
Stirr
TBS
Tennis Channel
The CW
Tubi
TVPlayer
Vudu
Xumo
Zattoo
Privacy Hero VPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to connect to Privacy Hero’s own WireGuard VPN servers. You will automatically be connected to the ideal USA or Canada server based on your location.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Set the VPN toggle to On.
5. Connect to the Privacy Hero’s via wireless or ethernet connection on your device and visit What is my IP Address from a private/incognito browser to verify your new IP address and virtual location.
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network so if your IP Address has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network on the device you are checking your IP from.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings.
Privacy Hero Adblocking Malware and Phishing Prevention Setup
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to enable Privacy Hero’s adblocking, malware, and phishing prevention settings to add extra security to your network.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Toggle the Adblocking and Malware & Phishing switches to On.
Privacy Hero VPN Kill Switch Setup
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to enable Privacy Hero’s VPN Kill Switch to make sure that no traffic goes through your router unless it is connected to VPN.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Toggle the VPN Kill Switch setting to On.
ExpressVPN Setup Guide for Privacy Hero
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Use these steps to connect to ExpressVPN OpenVPN servers. First you will need to gather your unique OpenVPN login credentials and download the correct .ovpn file from the ExpressVPN website.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select Custom from the dropdown.
5. In a new tab login to your ExpressVPN account.
6. Select Manual Configuration from the menu options.
7. Copy and paste the username and password from the blue boxes into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page.
8. Download a server file from any of the available regions shown in the ExpressVPN Manual Configuration section (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, etc)
9. Drag and drop or click to Upload the server file into the Custom box on your Privacy Hero settings page and then you will need to add one line to the top of the configuration.
10. At the top of your OpenVPN configuration add in the following line as shown in the picture above
proto udp
Now click the Save button.
11. Your Privacy Hero settings should now show a Connected message, indicating you have successfully signed in to your ExpressVPN server.
12. Connect to the Privacy Hero via WiFi or ethernet connection on your device and visit an IP checker from a private/incognito browser to verify your new IP address and virtual location.
Privacy Hero’s cloud based router settings access makes it so you can change settings while not connected to the Privacy Hero network so if your IP Address has not changed be sure to double check that you are indeed connected to the Privacy Hero network on the device you are checking your IP from.
Keep in mind that the VPN connection will not change the location of the streaming services listed in the Streaming Relocation area of the Privacy Hero settings if the Streaming Relocation feature is Enabled.
Privacy Hero Change VPN Providers
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
Each Privacy Hero router comes with a year free of Privacy Hero WireGuard VPN and can be setup for NordVPN and Surfshark users as well. Use these steps to change between the VPN providers to find the best connection for your needs.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the VPN symbol.
4. Click the Change button and select the VPN provider that you want to use.
Privacy Hero Creating User Profiles and Adding Devices to Profiles
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
The Privacy Hero router allows for User Profile creation. Doing so allows you to group different user’s devices together to customize the following rules:
- Internet access scheduler (Bedtime settings)
- Internet Safe Search
- Youtube Safe Search
- Block Adult Content
This makes the Privacy Hero a great router option for families and internet addicts.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Profiles symbol.
4. Click Create New Profile.
5. Set the Profile Name, select the Profile Icon, and click Save.
6. Click the name of the User Profile.
7. Select Devices.
8. Select Manage Devices.
9. If you have not already connected your devices to the Privacy Hero network via wireless or ethernet you can do so now. Refresh the page after connecting a new device and it will appear in the list where you can select Move to “Profile Name” to move the device to the appropriate profile. By default new devices are in the Shared profile.
If your devices were already connected to the Privacy Hero network and you are having issues identifying them I would recommend the following steps:
- Click the Devices icon.
- Select the device in question.
- Click Nerd and note down the IP Address of the device.
- Go to the network settings of your device where it will display the local IP Address and match that to the IP Address noted in Privacy Hero.
This is how you can identify a device that is not properly named.
10. Now that your devices are assigned you can set the Bedtime Settings (Internet Scheduler) and Safe Surf settings for your new Profile.
Privacy Hero Bedtime Settings (Internet Scheduler)
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
The Bedtime settings feature allows users to schedule when internet access will be turned off for specific user profiles. All devices assigned to this profile will have these rules applied.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Profiles symbol.
4. Click the name of the User Profile.
5. Click Schoolnights or Weekends depending on which you need to set rules for.
6. Select the time that you want the Internet to turn off and the days you want this rule to apply to. Click Save.
7. Set the Bedtime toggle to On.
Privacy Hero Safe Surf
Your Privacy Hero router uses Cloud Based router management which means you can access the router settings from anywhere on any device that has an internet connection. You can follow these steps while connected to your phone, other Wi-Fi network, or the Privacy Hero network.
The Safe Surf settings feature allows users to block inappropriate search results, YouTube videos, and adult content. All devices assigned to this profile will have these rules applied.
1. From any device that has a browser such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet visit app.privacyhero.com
2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.
If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.
3. Click the Profiles symbol.
4. Click the name of the User Profile.
5. Toggle On the settings for Internet Safe Search, YouTube Safe Search, and Block Adult Content as needed.
ExpressVPN Setup for AsusWRT Firmware Routers
You can connect to ExpressVPN on your AsusWRT router using OpenVPN.
Quick Options
- OpenVPN: Download your preferred server .ovpn configuration file from the ExpressVPN website.
If you are not already a ExpressVPN user Sign Up Now.
1. Log in to your account on the ExpressVPN website.
2. In the “Set up your devices” section, click More and select Manual Configuration from the menu options.
3. Copy the Username and Password that are displayed on the right
4. Download a server file from any of the available regions shown in the ExpressVPN Manual Configuration section (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, etc)
5. Log in to the Asus settings page by connecting to the Asus router’s WiFi (or wired LAN) on your computer. Then, enter 192.168.50.1 or asusrouter.com in the browser.
View our guide for more instructions on how to access AsusWRT firmware settings.
6. Navigate to the VPN tab and then click on the VPN Fusion tab, then click Add Profile
7. Fill in your NordVPN information then click Apply and Enable.
- Connection Name: Choose a name for your ExpressVPN OpenVPN connection.
- VPN Type: Select OpenVPN
- Import .ovpn File: Upload the OpenVPN file that you downloaded.
- Username and Password: Copy and paste your ExpressVPN manual service credentials from step 3.
8. You should now see the Profile say Connected, indicating that the NordVPN server is successfully connected to your router.
9. The VPN connection is automatically set to Apply to all devices.
If you only want certain devices to connect to the VPN, then turn off the VPN connection and switch off Apply to all devices.
Now click the pencil next to the Device section and select the devices (computer, phone, etc.) that you want to connect to VPN. Click OK and then click Apply all settings.
- Connect your devices to the Asus router network and visit the ExpressVPN website, at the top it should display Your Status: Protected.
- Visit ExpressVPN’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.
🚫📱Do not run ExpressVPN apps on devices connected to your ExpressVPNrouter. Using the app at the same time as the router VPN may cause conflicts and connection issues.