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Surfshark TP-Link WireGuard Setup

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Preparing for Surfshark TP-Link Setup

Download your Surfshark .conf file

If you are not already a Surfshark user Sign Up Now.

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

Surfshark Account Login

2. Click VPN Manual Setup.

Surfshark VPN Manual Setup

3. Select Router as the Setup method.

Surfshark setup method Router

4. Select WireGuard as the Protocol.

Surfshark select WireGuard

5. Select I don’t have a key pair.

Surfshark No Key Pair

6. Enter FlashRouter as the name of the connection and click Next.

Surfshark Connection Name

7. Click Generate a new key pair.

Surfshark Generate new Key Pair

8. Click Choose a location.

Surfshark Choose a Location

9. Select the server location you want to connect to. Unless you need a specific location we recommend using Surfshark’s recommended Fastest server. Click Download to download the .conf file for this Surfshark server location.

Surfshark download conf file

TP-Link Router Setup for Surfshark

Login to TP-Link firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device connected to the FlashRouter’s network.

1. Navigate to the Advanced tab.

TP-Link Advanced settings

2. Navigate to the VPN Client tab.

TP-Link VPN Client

3. Check the Enable box next to VPN Client. Then click Save at the bottom of the page.

TP-Link VPN Client enable

4. Click the Add button in the Server List area.

TP-Link Add server button

5. In the Description field enter in the name you’d like to use for this WireGuard Client profile. We typically advise entering in the location. Our example server was New York so I have entered in Surfshark New York.

Set the VPN Type to WireGuard.

Click Browse and select the .conf file you downloaded earlier. Then click Save.

TP-Link Surfshark WireGuard

By default no devices will be assigned to the VPN Tunnel. With TP-Link firmware you must manually assign the devices that you want connected to the VPN tunnel. Proceed with the next steps to do so for all devices you want connected to VPN.

6. Click the Add button in the Device List area.

TP-Link add devices to VPN tunnel

7. A list of devices connected to the FlashRouter’s network will appear. Check the devices that you want to connect to VPN. Then click OK.

TP-Link select devices to add to VPN tunnel

8. Now that the devices have been assigned to the VPN connection click the Enable toggle in the Server List area.

TP-Link Surfshark WireGuard Connected

Verify a successful Surfshark connection

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED message.
  2. Visit Surfshark’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to Surfshark.

How to change the Surfshark server

  1. Follow the steps at the top of the page to obtain a new .conf file.
  2. Then proceed with the settings same as initial setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Surfshark TP-Link OpenVPN Setup

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Preparing for Surfshark TP-Link Setup

Download your Surfshark .ovpn file

If you are not already a Surfshark user Sign Up Now.

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

Surfshark Account Login

2. Click VPN Manual Setup.

Surfshark VPN Manual Setup

3. Select Router as the Setup method.

Surfshark setup method Router

4. Select OpenVPN as the Protocol.

Surfshark OpenVPN Protocol

5. Copy and paste your Surfshark manual username and password to a secure location. This is the username and password you will enter into the router settings to connect to Surfshark.

Surfshark OpenVPN credentials

6. Click Location and select the server location you want to connect to. Unless you need a specific location we recommend using Surfshark’s recommended Fastest server. Click Download to download the UDP .ovpn file for this Surfshark server location.

Surfshark download .ovpn file

TP-Link Router Setup for Surfshark

Login to TP-Link firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device connected to the FlashRouter’s network.

1. Navigate to the Advanced tab.

TP-Link Advanced settings

2. Navigate to the VPN Client tab.

TP-Link VPN Client

3. Check the Enable box next to VPN Client. Then click Save at the bottom of the page.

TP-Link VPN Client enable

4. Click the Add button in the Server List area.

TP-Link Add server button

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. Our example server was New York so I have entered in Surfshark New York.

Set the VPN Type to OpenVPN.

In the Username and Password fields paste in the Surfshark username and password we obtained earlier.

Click Browse and select the .ovpn file you downloaded earlier. Then click Save.

TP-Link Surfshark OpenVPN

By default no devices will be assigned to the VPN Tunnel. With TP-Link firmware you must manually assign the devices that you want connected to the VPN tunnel. Proceed with the next steps to do so for all devices you want connected to VPN.

6. Click the Add button in the Device List area.

TP-Link add devices to VPN tunnel

7. A list of devices connected to the FlashRouter’s network will appear. Check the devices that you want to connect to VPN. Then click OK.

TP-Link select devices to add to VPN tunnel

8. Now that the devices have been assigned to the VPN connection click the Enable toggle in the Server List area.

TP-Link Surfshark OpenVPN connected

Verify a successful Surfshark connection

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED message.
  2. Visit Surfshark’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to Surfshark.

How to change the Surfshark server

  1. Follow the steps at the top of the page to obtain a new .ovpn file.
  2. Then proceed with the settings same as initial setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

ProtonVPN TP-Link WireGuard Setup

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Preparing for ProtonVPN TP-Link Setup

Download your ProtonVPN .conf file

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

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

ProtonVPN Account Sign in

2. Click Downloads.

ProtonVPN Downloads

3. Scroll down to WireGuard configuration and name the device FlashRouter.

ProtonVPN WireGuard Configuration Name

4. Select Router as the platform.

ProtonVPN WireGuard select Platform

5. Select the VPN options that best fit your needs. We typically use the settings as seen in the screenshot here if you are unsure.

ProtonVPN WireGuard VPN options

6. Next select the server that you would like to connect to and click Create. At the top of the page you’ll see ProtonVPN’s recommended server which we recommend using unless you need to connect to a specific location.

If you need a specific server location find it in the list and click Create.

ProtonVPN WireGuard recommended server
ProtonVPN WireGuard specific server

7. After clicking Create a new window will appear. Click Download to download the .conf file to your computer.

TP-Link Router Setup for ProtonVPN

Login to TP-Link firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device connected to the FlashRouter’s network.

1. Navigate to the Advanced tab.

TP-Link Advanced settings

2. Navigate to the VPN Client tab.

TP-Link VPN Client

3. Check the Enable box next to VPN Client. Then click Save at the bottom of the page.

TP-Link VPN Client enable

4. Click the Add button in the Server List area.

TP-Link Add server button

5. In the Description field enter in the name you’d like to use for this WireGuard Client profile. We typically advise entering in the location. Our example server was New York so I have entered in ProtonVPN New York.

Set the VPN Type to WireGuard.

Click Browse and select the .conf file you downloaded earlier. Then click Save.

TP-Link ProtonVPN WireGuard

By default no devices will be assigned to the VPN Tunnel. With TP-Link firmware you must manually assign the devices that you want connected to the VPN tunnel. Proceed with the next steps to do so for all devices you want connected to VPN.

6. Click the Add button in the Device List area.

TP-Link add devices to VPN tunnel

7. A list of devices connected to the FlashRouter’s network will appear. Check the devices that you want to connect to VPN. Then click OK.

TP-Link select devices to add to VPN tunnel

8. Now that the devices have been assigned to the VPN connection click the Enable toggle in the Server List area.

TP-Link ProtonVPN WireGuard connected

Verify a successful ProtonVPN connection

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED message.
  2. Visit ProtonVPN’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to ProtonVPN.

How to change the ProtonVPN server

  1. Follow the steps at the top of the page to obtain a new .conf file.
  2. Then proceed with the settings same as initial setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Hotspot Shield Manual OpenVPN Setup

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Preparing for Manual Hotspot Shield Setup

Obtain your Hotspot Shield OpenVPN Information

If you are not already a Hotspot Shield user Sign Up Now.

1. Log in to your account on the Hotspot Shield website.

2. Click Hotspot Shield on the left side navigation.

Hotspot Shield - Website Admin

3. Under Choose your device click Router.

Hotspot Shield - Select Router

4. In the Set up your router section Select your desired virtual location and then click Download file.

Open the file that was downloaded with NotePad++ for Windows or TextEdit for Apple. You only need the <cert> and <key> from the .ovpn file. All Hotspot Shield servers have different keys and certificates.

Hotspot Shield - Download Configuration File

5. Copy the VPN Username, and Password that appear under Step 2 to a notepad, you will need this information later in the setup process.

Hotspot Shield - OpenVPN username and password

DD-WRT Router Setup for Hotspot Shield

Navigate to Services > VPN

Enter Hotspot Shield settings

OpenVPN Client

Start OpenVPN Client

If you wish to disable your VPN connection simply set this to Disable at any time and click Apply Settings.

Server IP/Name

At the top of the .ovpn file you downloaded above, there is a line e.g.:
remote universitycalendar.us 8041
universitycalendar.us is your Hotspot Shield server name. Enter the server name in this field.

Port

8041

Tunnel Device

TUN

Tunnel Protocol

UDP

Encryption cipher

AES-128-CBC

Hash Algorithm

SHA256

User Pass Authentication

Enable

Username

Enter the Username you obtained in your Hotspot Shield account.

Password

Enter the Password you obtained in your Hotspot Shield account.

Advanced Options

Enable

TLS Cipher

None

LZO Compression

No

NAT

Enable

Firewall Protection

Enable

Additional Config

resolv-retry infinite
remote-random
nobind
tun-mtu 1500
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450
persist-key
persist-tun
ping 15
ping-restart 0
reneg-sec 0
remote-cert-tls server

Policy Based Routing

This field can be used for split VPN and Dual Gateway routing.

CA Cert

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Public Client Cert

In the .ovpn file Copy and Paste all contents in between the <cert> and </cert> lines from your .ovpn file starting and ending with:
—–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–
…
—–END CERTIFICATE—–

Private Client Key

In the .ovpn file Copy and Paste all contents in between the <key> and </key> lines from your .ovpn file starting and ending with:
—–BEGIN PRIVATE KEY—–
…
—–END PRIVATE KEY—–

CLICK APPLY SETTINGS

Leave all settings not mentioned above as their default setting.

Verify a successful Hotspot Shield connection

Navigate to Status > OpenVPN

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED SUCCESS message.
  2. Visit Hotspot Shield’s website to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to Hotspot Shield.

Back up your settings

Navigate to Administration > Backup

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

How to change the Hotspot Shield server

  1. Follow the instructions for obtaining the OpenVPN information from above.
  2. Enter the new Server Address in the Server IP/Name field.
  3. Enter the new Username and Password.
  4. Enter the new Public Client Cert and Private Client Key.
  5. Click Apply Settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

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

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

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

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC68U DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View AC68U DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

RT-AC68U DD-WRT Wireless Security

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

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

View AC68U DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Troubleshoot Here

Asus RT-AC66U DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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

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

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC66U DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View AC66U DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

RT-AC66U DD-WRT Wireless Security

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

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

View AC66U DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Troubleshoot Here

Asus RT-AC56U DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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

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

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC56U DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View AC56U DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

RT-AC56U DD-WRT Wireless Security

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

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

ViewAC56U DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Troubleshoot Here

Getting Started With Your FlashRouter

Getting Started With Your FlashRouter

  1. Connect FlashRouter to Internet
  2. Access FlashRouter DD-WRT firmware settings
  3. Connect FlashRouter to VPN 
VIEW ALL SETUP GUIDES
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQS

Setting Up Your VPN Service

Select your operating system below to setup the FlashRouters Privacy App on your router, the easiest way to connect to the best VPN services.  For ExpressVPN FlashRouter users, please view the following section for setting up the ExpressVPN app.

ExpressVPN NETGEAR ROUTERS
ExpressVPN LINKSYS ROUTERS

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Linksys WRT1200AC DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Linksys WRT1200AC 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 WRT1200AC with DD-WRT firmware.

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

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View WRT1200AC DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View WRT1900AC 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.

WRT1200AC DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset WRT1200AC 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 WRT1200AC DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Linksys WRT1200AC WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Linksys WRT32X DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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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 R6400V2 DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Linksys R6400V2 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 WiFi settings exactly as they appear in the Linksys R6400V2 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R6400 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R6400 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.

R6400V2 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset 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 R6400 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Netgear R6400 V2 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Netgear R6700V3 Nighthawk DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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

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

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

R6700V3 DD-WRT Wireless Security

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

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

View R6700V3 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Troubleshoot Here

Asus RT-AC5300 DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Asus RT-AC5300 are based on extensive testing by FlashRouters. Please note that optimal settings may vary depending on external factors such as home size, interference, and the types of WiFi devices you are connecting in your network.

Screenshots below provide a visual display of recommended WiFi and encryption settings exactly as they appear in the Asus RT-AC5300 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View AC5300 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC #1

View AC5300 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz #1 Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC #2

View AC5300 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz #2 Settings

Additional DD-WRT WiFi Information

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

RT-AC5300 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset Asus RT-AC5300 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 RT-AC5300 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Seucirty Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Asus RT-AC5300 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Linksys WRT3200ACM DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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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

Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Netgear R9000 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 R9000 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R9000 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R9000 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AD

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.

R9000 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset R9000 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 Netgear R9000 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Netgear R6300V2 DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Netgear R6300V2 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 R6300V2 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R6300 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R6300 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.

R6300V2 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset R6300V2 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 R6300 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Netgear R6300 V2 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4S DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Netgear R7800 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 R7800 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R7800 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz Settings

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R7800 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.

R7800 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset R7800 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 R7800 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi SecuritySettings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Netgear R7800 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Netgear R7000 Nighthawk DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Netgear R7000 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 R7000 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R7000 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC

View R7000 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.

R7000 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset R7000 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 R7000 DD-WRT FlashRouter WiFi Security Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble with your Netgear R7000 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 DD-WRT WiFi Settings

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Recommended DD-WRT WiFi settings for the Netgear R8500 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 R8500 with DD-WRT firmware.

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

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC #1

View R8500 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz #1 Settings

2.4 GHz - Wireless-N

View R8500 DD-WRT FlashRouter 2.4GHz Settings

5.0 GHz - Wireless-AC #2

View R8500 DD-WRT FlashRouter 5GHz #2 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.

R8500 DD-WRT Wireless Security

The preset Netgear R8500 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 Netgear R8500 WiFi? Visit the Wireless troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

IPVanish AsusWRT OpenVPN Setup

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Preparing for IPVanish AsusWRT Setup

Download your IPVanish .ovpn file

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

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

IPVanish login

2. Successfully log in with your account information then go to IPVanish .ovpn file page.

3. Click on the .ovpn file for the server location you want to use to dowloand the .ovpn file. Do not open this file.

IPVanish download ovpn

AsusWRT Router Setup for IPVanish

Login to AsusWRT firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device connected to the AsusWRT FlashRouter’s network.

1. Navigate to the VPN tab.

Merlin VPN Tab

2. Navigate to the VPN Fusion tab.

Asus VPN Fusion

3. Click Add profile.

Asus Add profile

4. In the Connection Name field enter in the name you’d like to use for this OpenVPN Client profile. We typically advise entering in the location or server number here. Our example server was in New York so I have entered in IPVanish New York.

5. In the VPN Type dropdown select OpenVPN.

6. Click Import .ovpn file and select the .ovpn file you downloaded earlier. Then click Upload.

7. In the Username and Password fields paste in the IPVanish email and password you use to successfully login to your IPVanish website account.

8. Click Apply and Enable at the bottom of the page.

Asus IPVanish profile

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 click into the profile and disable Apply to all devices. Then click Devices and select the devices that you want to connect to VPN.

Asus VPN devices
Asus VPN select devices

9. At the top of the page set the Service State toggle to ON to activate the VPN connection.

Asus IPVanish Connected

Verify a successful IPVanish connection

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED message.
  2. Visit IPVanish’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to IPVanish.

How to change the IPVanish server

  1. Follow the steps at the top of the page to obtain a new .ovpn file.
  2. Then proceed with the settings same as initial setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Flint/Slate GL.iNet Internet Setup

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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.

Flint Internet
Slate Internet

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

GL.iNet router access

5. Enter openwrt as the admin password to access the GL.iNet firmware settings.

GL.iNet admin password enter

6. Verify that your Flint/Slate GL.iNet router is receiving a WAN IP Address and webpages are loading while connected to its network.

GL.iNet WAN Settings

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

CyberGhost AsusWRT OpenVPN Setup

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Preparing for CyberGhost Setup

Obtain your CyberGhost OpenVPN information

If you are not already a CyberGhost user Sign Up Now.

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

CyberGhost Website Login

2. Select VPN.

CyberGhost VPN

3. Click Configure New Device.

CyberGhost Configure 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.

CyberGhost protocol and location

5. Press View configuration.

CyberGhost 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.

CyberGhost Website OpenVPN Configuration Files Generator 1

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.

AsusWRT Router Setup for CyberGhost

Login to AsusWRT firmware settings in a browser on any computer or smart device connected to the AsusWRT FlashRouter’s network.

1. Navigate to the VPN tab.

Merlin VPN Tab

2. Navigate to the VPN Fusion tab.

Asus VPN Fusion

3. Click Add profile.

Asus Add profile

4. In the Connection Name field enter in the name you’d like to use for this OpenVPN Client profile. We typically advise entering in the location or server number here. Our example server was in USA so I have entered in CyberGhost USA.

5. In the VPN Type dropdown select OpenVPN.

6. Click Import .ovpn file and select the openvpn.ovpn file from the folder you downloaded earlier. Then click Upload.

7. In the Username and Password fields enter in the CyberGhost assigned username and password that you obtained earlier.

8. After uploading the openvpn.ovpn file you will get a message that says “Complete, Lack of Client Key!, Lack of Client Certificate, Lack of Certificate Authority”. For CyberGhost you need to enter in these details manually. Click Import the CA file or edit the .ovpn file manually and then click the edit icon next to Content modification of Keys and Certificate.

Asus CyberGhost import certs and keys

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).

Then click OK.

Asus CyberGhost enter certs and keys

8. Click Apply and Enable at the bottom of the page.

Asus CyberGhost profile

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 click into the profile and disable Apply to all devices. Then click Devices and select the devices that you want to connect to VPN.

Asus VPN devices
Asus VPN select devices

9. At the top of the page set the Service State toggle to ON to activate the VPN connection.

Asus CyberGhost connected

Verify a successful CyberGhost connection

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED message.
  2. Visit What is my IP Address from a private/incognito browser to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to CyberGhost.

How to change the CyberGhost server

  1. Follow the steps at the top of the page to create a new CyberGhost location profile in your account.
  2. Then proceed with the settings same as initial setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

SaferVPN Manual OpenVPN Setup

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Preparing for Manual SaferVPN Setup

Verify your SaferVPN login information

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

Log in to your account on the SaferVPN website.

FlashRouters Privacy App - SaferVPN Login

SaferVPN Server Addresses

View a full list of SaferVPN servers.

America

East Coast:
us1.safervpn.net

West Coast:
us2.safervpn.net

United Kingdom

uk1.safervpn.net

DD-WRT Router Setup for SaferVPN

Navigate to Services > VPN

Enter SaferVPN settings

OpenVPN Client

Start OpenVPN Client

If you wish to disable your VPN connection simply set this to Disable at any time and click Apply Settings.

Server IP/Name

Copy and paste the server you would like to connect to from the server list above. Be sure there are no extra spaces or characters.

If you wish to change SaferVPN connection locations, THIS IS THE ONLY FIELD YOU NEED TO CHANGE.

Port

1194

Tunnel Device

TUN

Tunnel Protocol

UDP

Encryption cipher

AES-256-CBC

Hash Algorithm

SHA1

User Pass Authentication

Enable

Username

Enter the Username you successfully logged in to your SaferVPN account with.

Password

Enter the Password you successfully logged in to your SaferVPN account with.

Advanced Options

Enable

TLS Cipher

None

LZO Compression

Adaptive

NAT

Enable

Additional Config

persist-key
persist-tun
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450

Policy Based Routing

This field can be used for split VPN and Dual Gateway routing.

CA Cert

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIE1jCCA76gAwIBAgIJAOnRq4FWsZgYMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBCwUAMIGiMQswCQYD
VQQGEwJVUzELMAkGA1UECBMCQ0ExFTATBgNVBAcTDFNhbkZyYW5jaXNjbzERMA8G
A1UEChMIU2FmZXJWUE4xETAPBgNVBAsTCFNhZmVyVlBOMREwDwYDVQQDEwhTYWZl
clZQTjERMA8GA1UEKRMIU2FmZXJWUE4xIzAhBgkqhkiG9w0BCQEWFHN1cHBvcnRA
c2FmZXJ2cG4uY29tMB4XDTE3MDgzMTA5NDEyM1oXDTI3MDgyOTA5NDEyM1owgaIx
CzAJBgNVBAYTAlVTMQswCQYDVQQIEwJDQTEVMBMGA1UEBxMMU2FuRnJhbmNpc2Nv
MREwDwYDVQQKEwhTYWZlclZQTjERMA8GA1UECxMIU2FmZXJWUE4xETAPBgNVBAMT
CFNhZmVyVlBOMREwDwYDVQQpEwhTYWZlclZQTjEjMCEGCSqGSIb3DQEJARYUc3Vw
cG9ydEBzYWZlcnZwbi5jb20wggEiMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4IBDwAwggEKAoIB
AQCqNV7oJZrUqD/mBSWlKi/sGRE2y3Yphs5m/vmmS4GPrc8lyaI1idhv44MGZ0i1
XCkJFZmaVQk7NUz5npz9hcnxN3MiZd/5Kv8Vo4aQkL0xQ7euto71LIgTqbJvTJjW
kowsVVgartGK2ewfCd+KV6k5oBImlDdSnLW1pq82Kg+YcnXxdaFc8RpNWdBbdxBe
tb4k6JcoZHuk9Zq5gi5Nnhtjc6lheCRzTGZ2hslDfJ58yMpR0jTMC3Rd+G+sM0q3
/gEEEW34ckUgCb5j6Kq35LUlnuonnViBnEzFR/MTizMARFj7VYkzOpxSsxJ6Epan
JP8Zgbz81z4A822hosakl7kTAgMBAAGjggELMIIBBzAdBgNVHQ4EFgQUKSnUrJLQ
omrGvdncxKkKT7Rxrj8wgdcGA1UdIwSBzzCBzIAUKSnUrJLQomrGvdncxKkKT7Rx
rj+hgaikgaUwgaIxCzAJBgNVBAYTAlVTMQswCQYDVQQIEwJDQTEVMBMGA1UEBxMM
U2FuRnJhbmNpc2NvMREwDwYDVQQKEwhTYWZlclZQTjERMA8GA1UECxMIU2FmZXJW
UE4xETAPBgNVBAMTCFNhZmVyVlBOMREwDwYDVQQpEwhTYWZlclZQTjEjMCEGCSqG
SIb3DQEJARYUc3VwcG9ydEBzYWZlcnZwbi5jb22CCQDp0auBVrGYGDAMBgNVHRME
BTADAQH/MA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBCwUAA4IBAQB704c0nixfDuJ7OiFBUmkhmDUFEIhl
D35wxlthKYRs8tBzetZEipFGdyUOwuWiuwG/BuOwuP7fPS9uP4u4EPKjA5kL/Z/V
E743q50PS4L/kT3ZFyUrcisUKajAr5Gu+o6rzA6F4+QYu26iBbKewNrrb+riF1wR
GKthc6W++Awt+oVyKtVNyS2QokuBFcSu5IiVsfGqJ8TmffvFBqKUUjWopmP+qiYR
8+0qwHing/S/C9S72ZxhM9DF3et1dXFuHf/69YL8/u36tyKMqy/JVhByAlc87cRI
tcRGaviUttBeSw4j1Y6XrycVkhn4LzizWrqrmfCikhx26MrIeWK5JxYL
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

CLICK APPLY SETTINGS

Leave all settings not mentioned above as their default setting.

Verify a successful SaferVPN connection

Navigate to Status > OpenVPN

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED SUCCESS message.
  2. Visit SaferVPN’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to SaferVPN.

Back up your settings

Navigate to Administration > Backup

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

How to change the SaferVPN server

  1. Copy the new SaferVPN server address from the above server list.
  2. Paste the server into the Server IP/Name field.
  3. Click Apply Settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

Flint/Slate GL.iNet Change Wi-Fi name and password

· ·

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

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

GL.iNet router access

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

GL.iNet admin password enter

4. Click Wireless.

GL.iNet Click Wireless

5. Click Modify under the 5GHz or 2.4GHz band.

GL.iNet Modify Wifi

The 5GHz and 2.4GHz information must be changed at separate times. Keep in mind that if you are connected to wireless when changing one band you may need to reconnect with the new info you set to be on the network again to make changes to the other band.

6. Change the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password fields to what you want to use. The SSID should be unique and NOT a duplicate of an existing network. Click Apply.

GL.iNet change Wifi name and password

7. Connect your devices to the new wireless network.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

VPN Unlimited Manual OpenVPN Setup

· ·

Preparing for Manual VPN Unlimited Setup

Verify your VPN Unlimited login information

If you are not already a VPN Unlimited user Sign Up Now.

Log in to your account on the VPN Unlimited website.

VPN Unlimited Website Login

Generate your VPN Unlimited OVPN Configuration Files

1. Navigate to the VPN Unlimited section in the dropdown on the top left.

VPN Unlimited Website Login

2. Set Device to “Manually create new device…”

3. Name your device.

4. Select Server.

5. Set Protocol to OpenVPN.

FlashRouters DD-WRT Privacy App - Create Open VPN Configuration files

6. Open the ‘.OVPN’ file in a word processing program.

NOTE: We highly recommend using Notepad++ for Windows or TextEdit for Apple to open these files in order to preserve text format.

DD-WRT Router Setup for VPN Unlimited

Navigate to the Services > VPN

Enter VPN Unlimited settings

OpenVPN Client

Start OpenVPN Client

If you wish to disable your VPN connection simply set this to Disable at any time and click Apply Settings.

Server IP/Name

At the bottom of the .ovpn file you downloaded above, you can find your server address, it should look something like us-la.vpnunlimitedapp.com

Port

1194 for Tunnel Protocol UDP
80 for Tunnel Protocol TCP

Tunnel Device

TUN

Tunnel Protocol

UDP or TCP

Encryption cipher

Blowfish-CBC

Hash Algorithm

SHA1

User Pass Authentication

Disabled

Advanced Options

Enable

TLS Cipher

None

LZO Compression

Adaptive

NAT

Enable

Firewall Protection

Enable

nsCertType verification

Checked

Additional Config

persist-key
persist-tun

Policy Based Routing

This field can be used for split VPN and Dual Gateway routing.

CA Cert

—–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–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—–END CERTIFICATE—–

Public Client Cert

Copy and Paste all contents in between the <cert> and </cert> lines from your .ovpn file starting and ending with:
—–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—–
…
—–END CERTIFICATE—–

Private Client Key

Copy and Paste all contents in between the <key> and </key> lines from your .ovpn file starting and ending with:
—–BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY—–
…
—–END RSA PRIVATE KEY—–

CLICK APPLY SETTINGS

Leave all settings not mentioned above as their default setting.

Verify a successful VPN Unlimited connection

Navigate to the Status > OpenVPN

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED SUCCESS message.
  2. Visit to WhatIsMyIPAddress to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to VPN Unlimited.

Back up your settings

Navigate to the Administration > Backup

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

How to change the VPN Unlimited server

  1. Follow Steps 1-6 to Generate an .OVPN file for the server you wish to connect to and open it a word processing program.
  2. Copy and paste the server IP Address into the Server IP/Name field.
  3. Copy and paste the <cert> into the Public Client Cert field.
  4. Copy and paste the <key> into the Private Client Key field.
  5. Click Apply Settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

How do I boost my Wireless Transmission power?

· ·

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

Important Information

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

Broadcom routers

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

Navigate to Wireless > WL# or ath# Advanced

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

Atheros routers

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

Navigate to Wireless > Basic Settings

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

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

IVPN Manual OpenVPN Setup

· ·

Preparing for Manual IVPN Setup

Verify your IVPN login information

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

Log in to your account on the IVPN website.

FlashRouter Privacy App - IVPN Login

Locate and Copy the Username displayed on the VPN Accounts page.

FlashRouters DD-WRT Privacy APP IVPN OpenVPN Specific Username and Password

IVPN Server Addresses

View a full list of IVPN servers.

United States

Atlanta:
us-ga.gw.ivpn.net

Dallas:
us-tx.gw.ivpn.net

Los Angeles:
us-ca.gw.ivpn.net

Miami:
us-fl.gw.ivpn.net

New Jersey:
us-nj.gw.ivpn.net

Salt Lake City:
us-ut.gw.ivpn.net

DD-WRT Router Setup for IVPN

Navigate to Services > VPN

Enter IVPN settings

OpenVPN Client

Start OpenVPN Client

If you wish to disable your VPN connection simply set this to Disable at any time and click Apply Settings.

Server IP/Name

Copy and paste the server you would like to connect to from the server list above. Be sure there are no extra spaces or characters.

If you wish to change PureVPN connection locations, THIS IS THE ONLY FIELD YOU NEED TO CHANGE.

Port

443 for TCP
2049 for UDP

Tunnel Device

TUN

Tunnel Protocol

TCP or UDP

Encryption cipher

AES-256-CBC

Hash Algorithm

SHA1

User Pass Authentication

Enable

Username

Enter the Username you noted from the Home page above.
eg. ivpn1234567

Password

Enter the Password you successfully logged in to your IVPN account with.

Advanced Options

Enable

TLS Cipher

None

LZO Compression

Adaptive

NAT

Enable

Firewall Protection

Enable

TLS Auth Key

-----BEGIN OpenVPN Static key V1-----
ac470c93ff9f5602a8aab37dee84a528
14d10f20490ad23c47d5d82120c1bf85
9e93d0696b455d4a1b8d55d40c2685c4
1ca1d0aef29a3efd27274c4ef09020a3
978fe45784b335da6df2d12db97bbb83
8416515f2a96f04715fd28949c6fe296
a925cfada3f8b8928ed7fc963c156327
2f5cf46e5e1d9c845d7703ca881497b7
e6564a9d1dea9358adffd435295479f4
7d5298fabf5359613ff5992cb57ff081
a04dfb81a26513a6b44a9b5490ad265f
8a02384832a59cc3e075ad545461060b
7bcab49bac815163cb80983dd51d5b1f
d76170ffd904d8291071e96efc3fb777
856c717b148d08a510f5687b8a8285dc
ffe737b98916dd15ef6235dee4266d3b
-----END OpenVPN Static key V1-----

Additional Config

tls-client
tls-cipher TLS-DHE-RSA-WITH-AES-256-CBC-SHA
resolv-retry infinite
keepalive 10 60
nobind
persist-key
persist-tun
persist-remote-ip
verb 3

Policy Based Routing

This field can be used for split VPN and Dual Gateway routing.

CA Cert

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----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-----END CERTIFICATE-----

CLICK APPLY SETTINGS

Leave all settings not mentioned above as their default setting.

Verify a successful IVPN connection

Navigate to Status > OpenVPN

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED SUCCESS message.
  2. Visit WhatIsMyIPAddress to verify your new IP address, virtual location, and status as Protected at the top of the page.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to IVPN.

Back up your settings

Navigate to Administration > Backup

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

How to change the IVPN server

  1. Copy the new IVPN server address from the above server list.
  2. Paste the server into the Server IP/Name field.
  3. Click Apply Settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here

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

· ·

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

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

Wireless Repeater Bridge Setup

· ·

If you need to extend your connection capabilities and you are not able to wire directly into your main router, you can setup a FlashRouter as a Wireless Repeater Bridge. In Wireless Repeater Bridge mode the FlashRouter connects to your main router on the same subnet via WiFi, and then transmits your internet signal via the FlashRouter for internet access anywhere in your home or office.

Preparing for Wireless Repeater Bridge Setup

Verify your wireless information

In order to setup your FlashRouter as a Wireless Repeater Bridge, you will need the exact SSID and password of your existing wireless network. Make sure you have this information before proceeding.

We recommend using a 2.4GHz network to repeat as this network will have more range. Be sure to click Add under the 2.4GHz settings and not the 5GHz settings.

Locate the Local IP Address of the existing wireless network

Locate the Local IP Address of the existing router that the FlashRouter will be bridged to.

DD-WRT Router Setup for Wireless Repeater Bridge

Disable Firewall

Navigate to Security > Firewall

Wireless Repeater Bridge Setup on FlashRouter DD-WRT - Disable Firewall and Enable Filter Multicast
  1. Set SPI Firewall to Disable.
  2. Uncheck all boxes except for Filter Multicast.
  3. Click Save.

Disable DNSmasq

Navigate to Services > Services

Wireless Repeater Bridge Setup on FlashRouter DD-WRT - Disable DNSMasqButton
  1. Set DNSmasq to Disable.
  2. Click Save.

Enter Wireless settings

Navigate to Wireless > Basic Settings

Select Add in the Virtual Interface area.

Wireless Repeater Setup on DD-WRT FlashRouter - Add Virtual Interface

In the Wireless Physical Interface settings for the 2.4GHz network set the Wireless Mode to Repeater Bridge.

Change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to match exactly with the Wireless Network Name of the network that you will bridge to.

Set Wireless Mode to Repeater Bridge in FlashRouter DD-WRT Basic Wireless Settings Page

In the Virtual Interfaces settings change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to FlashRouter24 or any other unique SSID.

Wireless Repeater Setup on DD-WRT FlashRouter - Set SSID for Repeated Band

CLICK SAVE

Enter Wireless Security settings

Navigate to Wireless > Wireless Security

Wireless Repeater Setup on DD-WRT FlashRouter - Set Wireless Password
  1. Duplicate the wireless security settings that are set for the other bands for the newly created virtual interface.
  2. Change the WPA Shared Key to match exactly with the Wireless Password of the network that you will bridge to.
  3. Click Save.

Change the FlashRouter's Local IP Address

Navigate to Setup > Basic Setup

Wireless Repeater Bridge Setup on FlashRouter DD-WRT - Set Local Router IP, Gateway, Local DNS
  1. Set the Local IP Address to a different address on the same subnet as the existing network that you noted early. (example: if the existing network is 192.168.1.1 then set the Local IP Address to 192.168.1.2)
  2. Set the Gateway to the Local IP Address of the existing network. (example: 192.168.1.1)
  3. Set the Local DNS to the Local IP Address of the existing network. (example: 192.168.1.1)
  4. Click Save.

Change the FlashRouter's Operating Mode

Navigate to Setup > Advanced Routing

Set Operating Mode to Router in FlashRouter DD-WRT Basic Wireless Settings Page
  1. Set the Operating Mode to Router.
  2. Click Apply Settings.

Reboot your FlashRouter

Power off the FlashRouter for 30 seconds and then power it back on. When it boots back up you will be able to access the FlashRouter’s settings at the new Local IP Address that you set. Your existing network and the FlashRouter’s network will now be bridged wirelessly.

Back up your settings

Navigate to Administration > Backup

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Troubleshoot Here

PrivateInternetAccess (PIA) Merlin OpenVPN Setup

· ·

Preparing for PIA Merlin Setup

Download your PIA .ovpn file

If you are not already a PIA user Sign Up Now.

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

PIA login

2. Successfully log in with your account information then go to PIA’s OpenVPN Config Generator.

3. On the OpenVPN Configuration Generator select the following:

OpenVPN Version: OpenVPN 2.4 or newer

Select Platform: Linux

Select Region: Choose the server location you’d like to connect to

Select Port: Typically we recommend UDP/1198 RSA-2048 AES-128-CBC SHA1 for best speeds but feel free to select the one you want to use.

4. Click Generate to download the .ovpn file. Do not open this file once it is downloaded.

PIA Generate .ovpn file

Merlin Router Setup for PIA

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.

Merlin VPN Tab

2. Navigate to the VPN Client tab.

Merlin VPN Client Tab

3. Click Choose file and select the .ovpn file you downloaded earlier. Then click Upload.

Merlin Choose File 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.

Merlin Automatic Start at boot time

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 US East Streaming so I have entered in PIA US East Streaming.

PIA Description

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.

Merlin Accept DNS configuration Redirect Internet and Kill Switch

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 PIA account username and password.

Merlin VPN Username and Password

8. Click Apply at the bottom of the page.

9. At the top of the page set the Service State toggle to ON to activate the VPN connection.

Merlin Service State All Providers

Verify a successful PIA connection

  1. You should now see a CONNECTED message.
  2. Visit PIA’s IP Check to verify your new IP address and virtual location.

In some cases you may notice that the location is not showing the same location as the server you have input in your router settings; this is because geo tracking tools are often tricked by VPN connections. As long as you see an IP address that is not the same as your normal Internet IP address then you are indeed connected to PIA.

How to change the PIA server

  1. Follow the steps at the top of the page to obtain a new .ovpn file.
  2. Then proceed with the settings same as initial setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Still having issues? Visit the VPN Troubleshooting section.

Troubleshoot Here