Prioritizing Privacy
Change the FlashRouter’s wireless network password to any password you like.
Navigate to Wireless > Wireless Security
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.
Navigate to Setup > IPv6
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.
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.
Schedule a reboot of the FlashRouter to restart your connection. A reboot of your network can help with stability and prevent the connection from slowing down over time.
Navigate to Administration > Keep Alive
Europe/Berlin is the default Time Zone setting for DD-WRT firmware.
To change this to your location’s actual Time Zone do the following.
Navigate to Setup > Basic Setup
Select your actual Time Zone from the dropdown field. Leave the Server IP/Name field blank.
CLICK APPLY SETTINGS
The network may reboot for a moment. Simply reconnect when it is back up.
Disabling the NTP Client setting will result in the VPN connection not working so we ask that you please leave it enabled at all times.
AC1450, R6220, R6230, R6250, R6260, R6300 V1, R6300 V2, R6400 V1, R6400 V2, R6700 V1, R6700 V2, R6700 V3, R7000, R7000P, R7800, R8000, R9000, XR500
RT-AC56U/R, RT-AC68U V1, RT-AC68U V2, RT-AC1900P, RT-AC87U, RT-AC3100, RT-AC5300
WRT1200AC, WRT1900AC V1, WRT1900AC V2, WRT1900ACS V1, WRT1900ACS V2, WRT32X, WRT3200ACM
Follow this article when you receive your new Flint or Slate GL.iNet router to connect it to the Internet.
1. Connect the ethernet cable that came with the router from an open LAN ethernet port on your ISP modem or other router to the WAN port of the Flint or Slate GL.iNet router.
2. Connect the power to the router and wait about 2 minutes for the router to fully boot up.
3. Connect your computer, phone, or tablet to the GL.iNet router via wireless (FlashRouter24 / FlashRouter50) or via ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the router.
The FlashRouter WiFi password is printed on the sheet that came with the router and is set to Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router if you cannot locate the sheet. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C
Be sure to capitalize the W.
4. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to 192.168.8.1
5. Enter openwrt as the admin password to access the GL.iNet firmware settings.
6. Verify that your Flint/Slate GL.iNet router is receiving a WAN IP Address and webpages are loading while connected to its network.
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.
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.
Wire an ethernet cable from an open ethernet port on your modem to the WAN/internet port of the FlashRouter.
On Asus FlashRouters the WAN/internet port will be blue.
On Linksys FlashRouters the WAN/internet port will be yellow.
On Netgear FlashRouters the WAN/internet port will be yellow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are not already an NordVPN user Sign Up Now.
1. Log in to your account on the NordVPN website.
2. Click NordVPN on the left hand side and then click Setup NordVPN manually.
3. Go to the Service Credentials section and click Verify email. Enter in the verification code that was sent to your email.
4. Copy and paste your NordVPN manual username and password to a secure location. This is the username and password you will enter into the router settings to connect to NordVPN OpenVPN.
If you find that wireless signal strength is weak while connected to the FlashRouter’s network we recommend that you do the following:
If you want to connect your FlashRouter to the Internet via Wi-Fi instead of an ethernet cable you can setup a FlashRouter as a Wireless Repeater. In Wireless Repeater mode the FlashRouter connects to an available network via WiFi and then creates a completely separate network segment for you.
1. Connect your computer, phone, or tablet to the GL.iNet router via wireless (FlashRouter24 / FlashRouter50) or via ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the router.
The FlashRouter WiFi password is printed on the sheet that came with the router and is set to Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router if you cannot locate the sheet. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C
Be sure to capitalize the W.
2. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to 192.168.8.1
3. Enter openwrt as the admin password to access the GL.iNet firmware settings.
4. Select the Internet tab.
5. In the Repeater area select Connect.
6. Select the available Wi-Fi network you want the FlashRouter to use for Internet from the list. You can use a 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network to connect.
7. Enter the correct Wi-Fi password in the Password field for the network you selected. Then click Apply.
8. You are now setup with the GL.iNet FlashRouter receiving Internet via Wi-Fi. The Repeater area should now be filled in with the network information of the connection as shown below.
Set a custom WiFi network name and password for your devices to join the Asus FlashRouter’s network.
View our guide for more instructions on how to access AsusWRT firmware settings.
1. Under General select Network Map.
2. In the Network name (SSID) field enter the name you want your Asus WiFi to appear as. This can be the same or different for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. We typically advise setting different names for each so you can connect your streaming devices to the 5GHz band as that is the faster WiFi band.
3. In the WPA-PSK key field enter the password you want to join your devices to the Asus WiFi network. If your WiFi names are the same for 2.4GHz and 5GHz make sure they have the exact same wireless password set.
4. Click Apply and then rejoin the new wireless network.
Can’t send or receive emails? Connecting to a VPN server can result in your email client not being able to send or receive emails. This can happen for several reasons:
This issue will only occur with email client applications and not with web browser email.
Access the settings of your email client and change the SMTP port to 587 or 465.
Connect to a different VPN server. The process for changing servers is detailed in your provider’s setup instructions.
Disconnect from VPN on the FlashRouter and use your ISP Internet connection when using email.
Dual router setup users can leave the VPN running on the FlashRouter and simply connect to the other router’s network when using email.
In some cases if you contact your VPN service provider they will be able to give you access to a specifically requested e-mail service.
Follow this article when you receive your new Cudy FlashRouter to connect it to the Internet.
1. Connect the ethernet cable that came with the router from an open LAN ethernet port on your ISP modem or other router to the WAN port if you purchased a Cudy AX3000 or to ethernet port #1 of the device marked Primary if you purchased a Cudy M1800 or Cudy M3000.
2. Connect the power to the router and wait about 2 minutes for the router to fully boot up.
3. Connect your computer, phone, or tablet to the Cudy router via wireless (FlashRouter24 / FlashRouter50) or via ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the router.
The FlashRouter WiFi password is printed on the sheet that came with the router and is set to Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router if you cannot locate the sheet. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C
Be sure to capitalize the W.
4. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to 192.168.10.1
5. Enter openwrt as the admin password to access the Cudy firmware settings.
6. Verify that your Cudy FlashRouter is reporting as Internet and WAN Connected.
6. Verify that your Cudy FlashRouter is reporting as Internet and WAN Connected.
7. If you purchased a Cudy M1800 or Cudy M3000 mesh package you can now take the unit labeled Node to the location you want it connecting from and power it up. It will connect to the Primary network that was just setup automatically. You will then see the Mesh Units number increase according to the number that you have purchased shortly.
Support for Untangle Router NG Firewall features is provided by the Untangle Support team and not the FlashRouter support team.
We recommend reviewing these excellent resources that Untangle has created to get you setup as desired.
To contact Untangle directly you can email them at support@untangle.com and their team would be happy to assist you with getting setup to use their NG Firewall settings such as Web Monitor, Captive Portal, Intrusion Prevention, and many other features supported by the Untangle firmware running on your FlashRouter.
If you are not already a CyberGhost user Sign Up Now.
1. Log in to your account on the CyberGhost website.
2. Select VPN.
3. Click Configure New Device.
4. Set Protocol to OpenVPN. Select the Country you would like to connect to. Select the Server Group. Name the device in the Device Name field. Click Save Configuration.
5. Press View configuration.
6. Copy the Username, and Password that appear to a notepad, since you will need this information later in the setup process. Click Download Configuration.
Open the folder that was downloaded. Then open the ca.crt the client.crt, and client.key files with NotePad++ for Windows or TextEdit for Apple. All CyberGhost servers have different keys and certificates.
Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device connected to the Merlin FlashRouter’s network.
1. Navigate to the VPN tab.
2. Navigate to the VPN Client tab.
3. Click Choose file and select the .ovpn file from the folder you downloaded earlier. Then click Upload.
4. Set Automatic Start at boot time to Yes if you want the VPN connection to begin automatically when the router is powered off and back on.
5. In the Description field enter in the name you’d like to use for this OpenVPN Client profile. We typically advise entering in the location here. Our example server was in USA so I have entered in CyberGhost USA.
6. Set Accept DNS Configuration to Strict. Set Redirect Internet traffic through tunnel to Yes (all). Set Kill Switch to Yes or No depending on if you want the Internet to be killed if the VPN connection drops.
If you only want certain devices to connect to the OpenVPN Client profile you are setting up instead of all the devices connected to the FlashRouter’s network please set the Redirect Internet traffic through tunnel to VPN Director. Then complete the instructions on this page and then view our VPN Director guide.
7. Enter your CyberGhost OpenVPN username and password that you obtained earlier. Do not enter your account login.
8. Click the Edit button in the Keys and Certificates area.
9. In the Certificate Authority field paste in the entire content of the ca.crt file.
—– BEGIN xxx —– / —– END xxx —– block (including those two lines).
10. In the Client Certificate field paste in the entire content of the client.crt file.
—– BEGIN xxx —– / —– END xxx —– block (including those two lines).
11. In the Client Key field paste in the entire content of the client.key file.
—– BEGIN xxx —– / —– END xxx —– block (including those two lines).
12. Click Save at the bottom of that window.
13. Click Apply at the bottom of the page.
14. At the top of the page set the Service State toggle to ON to activate the VPN connection.
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
Router not connecting to the internet? Follow these simple steps!
Change your Merlin FlashRouter’s WiFi Network Name to different names for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands so they can be joined separately.
Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device.
1. Under General select Network Map.
2. In the Network name (SSID) field enter two different names for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
3. Click Apply and then rejoin the new wireless network.
Follow this article when you receive your new ExpressVPN FlashRouter to connect your FlashRouter to the Internet via ExpressVPN and customize your network so it is ready to use.
If you are not already an ExpressVPN user Sign Up Now.
1. Visit ExpressVPN’s website login page.
2. Copy your ExpressVPN Activation code and paste it into a document or leave this page open while you proceed with the instructions.
1. Connect to the FlashRouter’s network via ethernet cable or wireless.
The wireless network will appear as “Aircove”, “Linksys##”, “Netgear##”, or “Asus” and the password to join the network will be the default wireless password printed on the bottom of the router.
2. Open your web browser and enter expressvpnrouter.com or 192.168.132.1 in the URL.
3. Click Get Started on the ExpressVPN page that is displayed.
4a. If your FlashRouter is wired to the Internet correctly then you will be prompted to enter your ExpressVPN Activation Code found in your ExpressVPN account. Paste that in and click Sign in to ExpressVPN.
4b. If your FlashRouter is not wired correctly or is not receiving Internet properly make sure you are wired as detailed in the diagram that appears. If you are stuck at this screen we recommend powering off your ISP modem and any other router that the ExpressVPN FlashRouter is wired to and then powering them back up one by one.
Proceed with step “4a” above once the router is receiving Internet and you are prompted to enter the Activation Code.
5. Select if you want to share anonymous crash report data with ExpressVPN to help them improve the firmware for future releases.
6. Set the WiFi name and password your wireless devices will use to connect to the FlashRouter’s network. Make sure the WiFi name is unique and not a duplicate of an existing WiFi name if you change it. You can also leave it as the default information if you like. Click Continue.
7. Enter the admin password you will use to access the ExpressVPN router settings. Be sure to TYPE CAREFULLY when setting the admin password as a typo will result in needing to reset the router again. Note this password in a secure location or commit it to memory.
8. Your ExpressVPN FlashRouter is now fully setup!
Follow this article when you receive your new TP-Link FlashRouter to connect it to the Internet.
1. Connect the ethernet cable that came with the router from an open LAN ethernet port on your ISP modem or other router to the WAN port of the TP-Link.
2. Connect the power to the router and wait about 2 minutes for the router to fully boot up.
3. Connect your computer, phone, or tablet to the TP-Link router via wireless (FlashRouter24 / FlashRouter50) or via ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the router.
The FlashRouter WiFi password is printed on the sheet that came with the router and is set to Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router if you cannot locate the sheet. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C
Be sure to capitalize the W.
4. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to tplinkwifi.net
5. Enter tp-link as the admin password to access the TP-Link firmware settings.
6. Verify that your TP-Link FlashRouter is reporting as Internet and WAN Connected.
There are several common reasons that an Unidentified Network or Limited connection message may appear in your device’s network adapter.
If you are not already a NordVPN user Sign Up Now.
1. Log in to your account on the NordVPN website.
2. Click NordVPN on the left hand side and then click Setup NordVPN manually.
3. Enter in the verification code that was sent to your email.
4. Copy and paste your NordVPN manual username and password to a secure location. This is the username and password you will enter into the router settings to connect to NordVPN.
1. Login to the Roqos Core web app in a browser on any computer or smart device.
2. Click VPN from the navigation menu and then click VPN OUT.
3. Click the Connect to box.
4. In the Connect dropdown choose 3rd Party VPN Providers and for the VPN Provider dropdown choose NordVPN.
In the Username and Password field enter the NordVPN OpenVPN Username and Password that you obtained.
Navigate to NordVPN server recommendation page. Click Recommended server and select the country you want to connect to and note the server number that appears.
Click the Location dropdown and type in or scroll to the preferred server country.
Click the Server dropdown and type in or scroll to the server number that was recommended. Select the UDP version of the server.
Click the Save button.
Once you click Save you will be returned to the VPN OUT menu.
Click the Connect button to start your NordVPN connection. Please be patient as the router connects your entire network through VPN.
By default there are no devices assigned to the VPN tunnel. Click Included Devices. From this page you can choose if all devices should connect to NordVPN or only certain devices.
From the dropdown select Include all devices if you want every device that connects to the Roqos to connect to NordVPN. Then click Save.
If you only want specific devices to connect to NordVPN while others bypass the VPN connection select Include selected devices from the dropdown and then toggle the sliders for the devices you want connected to VPN. Click Save.
Make sure you are connected to the Roqos network via WiFi or ethernet connection on your device.
Visit NordVPN’s website to verify your new IP Address and Protected Status at the top of the page.
You should see Connected at the top of the page underneath NordVPN.
To change your server click Disconnect on the VPN OUT page then return to the Connect To section to select a new server from the Server dropdown and click Save. Now click Connect once again on the VPN Out page.
To disconnect from NordVPN click the Disconnect button.
Set a custom WiFi network name and password for your devices to join the Merlin FlashRouter’s network.
Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device.
1. Under General select Network Map.
2. In the Network name (SSID) field enter the name you want your Asus WiFi to appear as. This can be the same or different for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. We typically advise setting different names for each so you can connect your streaming devices to the 5GHz band as that is the faster WiFi band.
3. In the WPA-PSK key field enter the password you want to join your devices to the Merlin WiFi network. If your WiFi names are the same for 2.4GHz and 5GHz make sure they have the exact same wireless password set.
4. Click Apply and then rejoin the new wireless network.
Sales FAQsPlug and Play VPN Support
Yes you can!
To receive a plug and play with VPN device, you will need to provide our team with the credentials from your VPN provider subscription.
To have your router VPN preconfigured:
Privacy Hero 2 Only:
While our team isn’t able to pre-configure the Privacy Hero 2 VPN Router before shipping it out since you’ll have to make a Privacy Hero user account and register your router, we can assist you with the VPN set up process once you receive the router and create your Privacy Hero user account via 1-on-1 remote session, email, or live chat on our site.
You can also use our step-by-step Privacy Hero VPN Router Setup Guide to complete the process.
Dedicated IP Addresses from NordVPN, SurfShark, & TorGuard are supported on almost all of our FlashRouter options.
Check out our Dedicated IP Addresses Blog Post for more details!
Yes!
You will be able to connect the FlashRouter of your choosing to your current mesh router via ethernet port as shown below:
ISP Modem/Router —- FlashRouter (VPN) —- Main Mesh Router (VPN from FlashRouter)
This setup will allow you to keep your mesh network with added VPN protection, as well as add the FlashRouter wireless network for your devices.
You can disable the wifi on the FlashRouter also if you only wanted to use the mesh network for wifi.
At FlashRouters, we offer expert router flashing and VPN configuration services through our Flash My Router plans. Whether your router needs custom firmware flashing or just a VPN configuration, we ensure it’s set up for maximum security, privacy, and streaming performance with your chosen VPN provider.
The appointment will take place via remote software. During the appointment, our team will also answer any questions you may have about using the VPN on the router. Flashing is done out of the East Coast of the United States – we will do our best to accommodate your time zone difference if you are located in another part of the United States or another country.
👉 Explore our Flash My Router plans:
🔗 Flash My Router Plans
✅ Flashing vs. Configuration: Some routers require custom firmware (flashing) to enable VPN, while others can be configured without flashing.
✅ Fully Optimized: Our team ensures your router is ready to securely connect to your VPN, block ISP tracking, and enhance your streaming experience.
✅ Remote Assistance Available: Get expert help setting up your VPN connection remotely if needed.
At FlashRouters, we handle VPN setup differently based on your router brand and model. Some routers require flashing custom firmware (like DD-WRT or AsusWRT-Merlin), while others can be configured without flashing.
These routers require firmware flashing (DD-WRT or AsusWRT-Merlin) to enable VPN compatibility.
These routers have built-in VPN support and only require proper setup.
📌 Other brands are not supported at this time. If you have a different router, we recommend checking out our pre-flashed router options.
We work with a wide range of VPN providers, including:
(If your provider isn’t listed, reach out – we may still be able to support it!)
👉 Explore our Flash My Router plans:
🔗 Flash My Router Plans
🔹 Need help selecting the right option? Contact our support team! We’re happy to assist.
You can easily combine the free 1 year of NordVPN included with your FlashRouter purchase once you receive the NordVPN Activation Code Email from FlashRouters.com. The email is typically received within 24 hours of order completion and will contain a link as well as an activation code.
This code can be entered at nordvpn.com/activate with the email address associated with your current NordVPN account to add the 1 year of free service to your existing service.
Privacy Hero 2 Only:
You can easily combine the free 1 year of NordVPN included with the Privacy Hero 2 VPN Router during the router activation process.
After activating the router, you’ll receive a NordVPN activation code within your privacy hero account dashboard. This code can be entered at nordvpn.com/activate with the email address associated with your current NordVPN account to add the 1 year of free service to your existing service.
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US Customers (Single Router Solution):
Almost all Internet Service Providers(ISPs) require a modem in place to establish a connection to their service, however a modem by itself doesn’t provide the wifi connectivity needed in the home or office. A FlashRouter can connect directly to all known modems provided by major ISPs to create a wireless network so long as there is an Ethernet port on the modem to connect to the FlashRouter Internet port.
US Customers (Dual Router Solution):
Yes, FlashRouters are compatible with your ISP in what is called a Dual Router Set Up.
For this type of setup, you would use your current router or modem router to connect to your local ISP while using a FlashRouter to connect to your VPN. This is recommended as you will not overhaul your network with a new router, and you will be able to use your selected VPN service on the devices you wish to use it with.
This set up would result in the creation of two networks, which can be seen as the “Local Network” and the “FlashRouter Network”. All devices connected to the FlashRouter Network will go through the VPN service.
For any device you would prefer to use without a VPN, you can connect to the local network. The chain of devices would be connected from LAN ton your modem or modem/router to WAN on the FlashRouter, with your current router connected to the FlashRouter via Ethernet cable.
International Customers (Single Router Solution):
Almost all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require a modem in place to establish a connection to their service, however a modem by itself doesn’t provide the wifi connectivity needed in the home or office. A FlashRouter can connect directly to all known modems provided by major ISPs to create a wireless network so long as there is an Ethernet port on the modem to connect to the FlashRouter Internet port.
International Customers (Dual Router Solution):
ISPs should all be compatible. Some providers require VLAN tagging/VID settings when wiring directly from modem to FlashRouter.
For this type of setup, you would use your current router or modem router to connect to your local ISP while using a FlashRouter to connect to your VPN. This is recommended as you will not overhaul your network with a new router, and you will be able to use your selected VPN service on the devices you wish to use it with.
This set up would result in the creation of two networks, which can be seen as the “Local Network” and the “FlashRouter Network”. All devices connected to the FlashRouter Network will go through the VPN service.
For any device you would prefer to use without a VPN, you can connect to the local network. The chain of devices would be connected from LAN ton your modem or modem/router to WAN on the FlashRouter, with your current router connected to the FlashRouter via Ethernet cable.
Open Source firmware like DD-WRT or Assu Merlin has many features equivalent to what stock firmware has, in addition to adding new features to a router. However, some features are lost from the stock firmware when a router is flashed.
These are typically features that are put into the stock firmware by the manufacturers themselves. Things like the Linksys App and the NetGear Genie are examples of what would not be available or compatible on the router after flashing.
Most routers also have a WPS button. By default, the WPS button’s functionality is disabled when a router is flashed as it can be vulnerable and a security risk. It can be re-enabled by following this guide but we do not recommend it.
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.
To have your router VPN pre-configured:
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.
Yes! A large number of our customers use their FlashRouters to “work from home” no matter where your travels take you. Check out our Working Remotely Blog Post for more details.
Location: VPN Services offer many server locations to encrypt your traffic through. They are located in several countries worldwide for creating a private VPN tunnel for your online activities. A business VPN connects to specific central servers for data or directly to your office, creating a direct tunnel for accessing sensitive work documents and information.
Logging: Most VPN services offer log-free connections for total anonymity and security when connected (it is important to check out their terms of service and privacy policy for full details). A business VPN is monitored and maintained by employers such as corporations, hospitals or universities.
Protection: VPN services secure your family’s personal data while using computers, SmartTVs and various Internet of Things devices. Business VPNs protect the data of the company while you are tunneling into work.
There are in fact several trusted VPN providers that have services specially tailored for business use. NordVPN Teams and VyprVPN for Business offer a full suite of solutions like user management tools, dedicated IPs, personal product managers, global server access, business pricing, and more.
These solutions allow you to quickly deploy a safe and secure corporate network without building and maintaining your own servers. If you are a small business looking to quickly secure remote workers as they shift to work from home, and you do not have an in-house IT expert, then you should consider NordVPN Teams or VyprVPN for Business.
Even better, when choosing a business VPN provider like NordVPN or VyprVPN, employees can use routers with direct NordVPN and VyprVPN integration already included through the FR Privacy App. Meaning that a full network kill switch, routing by device, automatic connections, and more are all included as features with your business VPN connection.
Many of our customers have found that they can connect to both their corporate and personal VPN, however due to the variables beyond our control, we cannot guarantee this for every unique situation.
Using two VPNs at once can lead to unpredictable results. Bouncing your network traffic to multiple servers before finally arriving at it’s intended destination can sometimes introduce speed and connection issues.
Please consider that some employers and agencies are more vigilant regarding third party VPN use than others. There are tools readily available that detect the use of VPN services.
While these tools cannot decrypt and view your network traffic, they can tell your employer that you are potentially using a VPN, which can be against company policy.
If your corporate and personal VPN do not work together, then you can always set the computer using your work VPN to bypass the FlashRouter’s VPN tunnel by accessing the router admin panel for your device.
This way, your computer would only use the work VPN. Keep in mind however, your location would appear as your actual location to your work.
Every FlashRouter also comes with a 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
If in the event you determine the FlashRouter is not working out for you, you can return the device within the first 30 Days. A $25 restocking fee does apply.
Of course! If you have an OpenVPN server running on a local machine or hosted on a cloud provider like Amazon Web Services (AWS), FlashRouters can create a custom router client configuration to connect the entire router and all connected devices to your OpenVPN server. Instead of employees connecting device-by-device, a router-based VPN connection allows for always-on secure VPN tunneling.
Our service team is here to work with you to test and ensure compatibility before purchasing. Interested in a router based custom client VPN solution for your remote workers? Please do not hesitate to contact us.
And, if you’re looking for a specific router, take a look at some of our most popular options!
To reset your password, you’ll want to click the “Account” icon in the upper right hand corner on our main website (Flashrouters.com). Once clicked, a menu will open where you can enter your login information, or select the “Forgot Password” button to trigger a reset email.
If you’re still having issues accessing your FlashRouters.com customer account after attempting a password reset, please reach out to us at support@flashrouters.com for further assistance.
We accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major cred/debit card providers on our payment method options page during checkout.
If you’d like to complete a purchase using PayPal as a payment method, please contact our team at support@flashrouters.com to request an invoice.
We strive to process and ship all orders within one business day. If you wish to make changes or cancellations, please contact us within 24 hours of placing your order at support@flashrouters.com with your order number and the changes you’d like to make.
While we will do our best to accommodate your request, please note that we cannot guarantee changes or cancellations.
Please note that if you need to update the shipping address, the order will require reapproval through our fraud prevention system with the new address.
Some customers have found that trying the methods below have helped solve any checkout errors they may have encountered:
⚡️Clearing cache
⚡️Refreshing web page
⚡️Switching web browsers
⚡️Using an incognito/private window
⚡️Confirming all billing information is accurate
⚡️Disable VPN if one is enabled
⚡️Disable Ad & Script Blockers if enabled
⚡️If you’re using a mobile device, switching to a computer or laptop would be ideal.
