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Privacy Hero Change Wi-Fi Name and Password

TeamFlashRouters · Feb 8, 2023 ·

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

App.PrivacyHero.com

2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.

Privacy Hero Access Settings

If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.

3. Click the Wi-Fi symbol.

Privacy Hero Select Wifi

4. Click the edit box for the 5GHz network or the 2.4GHz network.

Privacy Hero Edit Wifi 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 enter new wifi name and password

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

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Privacy Hero Change Wireless Channel

TeamFlashRouters · Feb 8, 2023 ·

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

App.PrivacyHero.com

2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.

Privacy Hero Access Settings

If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.

3. Click the Wi-Fi symbol.

Privacy Hero Select Wifi

4. Click the edit box for the 5GHz network or the 2.4GHz network.

Privacy Hero Edit Wifi network

5. Select the new Wireless Channel that you would like to use. Click Save at the bottom of the page.

Privacy Hero enter new wifi name and password

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

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Cudy Access Router Settings

TeamFlashRouters · Feb 26, 2024 ·

Follow this guide to access the router settings of your Cudy FlashRouter.

1. 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.

2. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to 192.168.10.1

Cudy local IP access

3. Enter openwrt1 or openwrt as the admin password to access the Cudy firmware settings.

Cudy router access

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

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Cudy Change Wi-Fi name and password

TeamFlashRouters · Feb 26, 2024 ·

Follow this guide to change the Wi-Fi name and password on your Cudy FlashRouter.

1. 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.

2. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to 192.168.10.1

Cudy local IP access

3. Enter openwrt as the admin password to access the Cudy firmware settings.

Cudy router access

3. Click General Settings.

Cudy General Settings

4. Click Wireless.

Cudy Wireless tab

5. Change the SSID and Password fields for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.The SSIDs should be unique and NOT a duplicate of an existing network. Click Save & Apply.

Cudy Change Wifi Name and password

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

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

TeamFlashRouters · Dec 8, 2021 ·

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

Make sure you are following the directions below to load the firmware file into the router settings and not trying to open the firmware file on its own.

Access the FlashRouter via wired connection. It is possible to upgrade firmware via WiFi, but this is not recommended unless you are unable to wire directly to the router.

Navigate to Administration > Firmware Upgrade

AsusWRT Merlin Firmware Upgrade

TP-Link Access Router Settings

TeamFlashRouters · Apr 11, 2024 ·

Follow this guide to access the router settings of your TP-Link FlashRouter.

1. 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.

2. Once connected via wireless or ethernet on your device open your browser and go to tplinkwifi.net

TP-Link URL Access

3. Enter tp-link as the admin password to access the TP-Link firmware settings.

TP-Link admin password

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

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Linksys WRT32X DD-WRT WiFi Settings

admin · Feb 19, 2019 ·

Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Linksys WRT32X are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Linksys WRT32X with DD-WRT firmware.

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

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View WRT32X DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz #1 Settings

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View WRT32X DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

WRT32X DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset WRT32X FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

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

View WRT32X DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Linksys WRT32X WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Netgear R6700V3 Nighthawk DD-WRT WiFi Settings

Dave · Jun 5, 2020 ·

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

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

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

R6700V3 DD-WRT Wireless Security

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

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

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Troubleshoot Here

Privacy Hero Adblocking Malware and Phishing Prevention Setup

TeamFlashRouters · Apr 3, 2023 ·

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

App.PrivacyHero.com

2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.

Privacy Hero Access Settings

If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.

3. Click the VPN symbol.

Privacy Hero Setup VPN

4. Toggle the Adblocking and Malware & Phishing switches to On.

Privacy Hero Adblocking Malware and Phishing

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Privacy Hero Bedtime Settings (Internet Scheduler)

TeamFlashRouters · Apr 3, 2023 ·

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

App.PrivacyHero.com

2. Enter your Privacy Hero account email and password. Click Login.

Privacy Hero Access Settings

If you have not created your Privacy Hero account yet please follow these instructions.

3. Click the Profiles symbol.

Privacy Hero Profiles

4. Click the name of the User Profile.

Privacy Hero Select Profile

5. Click Schoolnights or Weekends depending on which you need to set rules for.

Privacy Hero Bedtime School Nights Weekends

6. Select the time that you want the Internet to turn off and the days you want this rule to apply to. Click Save.

Privacy Hero Set Bedtime

7. Set the Bedtime toggle to On.

Privacy Hero Enable Bedtime

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Linksys WRT3200ACM DD-WRT WiFi Settings

Dave · Feb 25, 2019 ·

Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Linksys WRT3200ACM are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Linksys WRT3200ACM with DD-WRT firmware.

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

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View WRT3200ACM DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz #1 Settings

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View WRT3200ACM DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

WRT3200ACM DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset WRT3200ACM FlashRouter WiFi password is Wireless#[First 5 characters of your router MAC]. The router MAC can be found on the bottom of your router. For e.g. if your MAC is 1459C07E70A8 then your WiFi password is Wireless#1459C

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Linksys WRT3200ACM WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Obtain your NordVPN manual Username and Password for OpenVPN

TeamFlashRouters · Aug 14, 2024 ·

Obtain your NordVPN manual Username and Password

If you are not already an NordVPN user Sign Up Now.

1. Log in to your account on the NordVPN website.

NordVPN login

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.

Nord Email Verification
NordVPN verify code

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.

NordVPN OpenVPN Credentials

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

VPN Kill Switch on Roqos

Dave · Dec 16, 2021 ·

The VPN Kill Switch disables the Internet connection on your Roqos Core in the even that your VPN disconnects. Internet access of all your devices will be blocked when the kill switch is enabled – except for the ones you have excluded from VPN Out.

Login to Roqos Core UI web app in a browser on any computer or smart device.

1. Click the navigation menu and select VPN  > VPN Out.

Roqos VPN - VPN Out

2. Toggle the VPN Kill Switch to enable this feature.

Roqos VPN - VPN Kill Switch

Untangle Support

TeamFlashRouters · Jul 16, 2019 ·

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.

  • Untangle Help Center
  • Untangle Wiki
  • Untangle Forums
  • Untangle.com

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.

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

Dave · May 3, 2019 ·

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

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

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

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

How do I read my Wireless status?

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

The wireless status page is very helpful in diagnosing where a wireless issue stems from. Make sure the settings displayed on this page match the actual settings you have set in the DD-WRT Wireless settings. Review our recommended wireless settings for your FlashRouter if you are not getting accurate readouts.

Navigate to Status > Wireless

Interface

Select from the wireless interface that you want to view the readouts for.

MAC Address

Used to identify the wireless interface.

Chipset

Displays the wireless hardware that your FlashRouter uses.

Radio

Should always be set to Radio is On unless you have intentionally disabled the wireless on the FlashRouter. If this is displaying Radio is Off for certain wireless interfaces we recommend adjusting the Wireless Channel on the Wireless > Basic Settings page.

Mode

This should read as AP unless you are using an Advanced Wireless setup such as a Repeater, Client, or Repeater Bridge.

Network

Displays the wireless network mode that you have set for a specific wireless interface.

SSID

Displays the wireless network name that you have set for a specific wireless interface.

Channel

Displays the channel that you have set for a specific wireless interface. If this reads as Unknown it is best to select a new wireless channel or reboot the FlashRouter and check again.

TX Power

Displays the wireless transmit power that you have set for a specific wireless interface. If this reads as Unknown it is best reboot the FlashRouter and check again.

Rate

Displays an approximation of the max wireless speed available on a wireless band.

ACK Timing

Displays the ACK Timing that you have set for a specific wireless interface. If this reads as Unknown it is best reboot the FlashRouter and check again.

Encryption

Should always read as Enabled, WPA2 Personal.

Received (RX)

If this appears as 0% and there are no errors then it means that no devices have connected to the wireless interface yet. If this appears as 0% and the errors match the amount of OK packets you will need to adjust the wireless settings on the Wireless > Basic Settings page.

Transmitted (TX)

If this appears as 0% you will need to adjust the wireless settings on the Wireless > Basic Settings page.

Change WiFi name and password on Asus

TeamFlashRouters · Feb 26, 2024 ·

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.

Merlin Wifi change name and pass

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.

VPN Killswitch for Asus Merlin

TeamFlashRouters · Jan 19, 2022 ·

Once you have OpenVPN connected on your Merlin FlashRouter you can enable the VPN Killswitch so that no internet traffic passes through your router that is not encrypted by the VPN tunnel.

Login to Asus Merlin firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device.

1. Under Advanced Settings select VPN.

2. Click the VPN Client tab.

3. Set Killswitch – Block routed clients if tunnel goes down to Yes.

Merlin Accept DNS configuration Redirect Internet and Kill Switch

4. Click Apply.

How do I change the DHCP range of my FlashRouter?

TeamFlashRouters · May 30, 2019 ·

Whenever a device joins the FlashRouter network via wired or WiFi connection the DHCP server on the router gives out a local IP address to each device so all these devices can interact on your local network.

Increase the DHCP range to allow more users to automatically be assigned an IP address or decrease the DHCP range to limit the users that are automatically assigned an IP address.

Navigate to Setup > Basic Setup

Change DHCP Range in FlashRouter DD-WRT Settings
  1. Under Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) change the Maximum DHCP Users to your preferred value.
  2. You can edit the Start IP Address to 2 and Maximum DHCP Users to 254 for the most available slots.
  3. Click Apply Settings.

Change WiFi name and password on Merlin

TeamFlashRouters · Jan 19, 2022 ·

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.

Merlin Wifi change name and pass

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.

Why is my Time Zone set to Europe/Berlin?

TeamFlashRouters · May 30, 2019 ·

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.

HMA VPN Manual OpenVPN Setup

TeamFlashRouters · Apr 11, 2019 ·

Please note: HMA no longer allows router based integration, please visit our top recommended VPNs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

DD-WRT Wifi Setup

DD-WRT Router WiFi Setup

Why are devices disconnecting from Wireless?

Dave · Apr 29, 2019 ·

If you find that wireless devices are routinely disconnecting from the FlashRouter’s network we recommend that you do the following:

  1. On the Wireless > Wireless Security page make sure you are using WPA2 Personal / AES as your security settings.
  2. On the Wireless > Basic Settings adjust the Wireless Channel. Select a wireless channel with less interference. The best channel will depend on your wireless environment.

Ad blocking on Roqos

Dave · Dec 16, 2021 ·

Enable Ad blocking on your Roqos Core so you are not inundated with ads across the internet.

Login to Roqos Core UI web app in a browser on any computer or smart device.

1. Click the navigation menu and select Cybersecurity > Ad blocker.

Roqos Cybersecurity - Ad blocker

2. Toggle the Enable slider and select if you want to apply Ad blocking to all devices or only select profiles and click Save.

Roqos Cybersecurity - Enable Ad blocker

DD-WRT Router VPN Setup

DD-WRT Router VPN Setup

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