A Virtual Private Network (VPN)
gives people digital privacy when they connect to the internet. It also
allows them to pretend to be anywhere in the world to unblock website
content and services. With a VPN ‘flashed’ router it is possible for every device in a home to be connected to the web via a VPN – all of the time!
Open source software known as DD-WRT can be installed on routers. Whether you buy a pre-flashed DD-WRT router or install the software yourself, you can install a DD-WRT VPN service directly onto a router. That DD-WRT firmware provides access to the router’s inner settings – giving users the ability to protect all their web traffic with a VPN.
The Asus RT-AC5300 is the Death Star of wireless routers. Although the AC88U is slightly better when it comes to technical specifications, the AC5300 wins every time when it comes to performance. This is in part thanks to the eight external antennas, which are set up in a four-transmit, four-receive (4T4R) configuration, and give it fantastic range. 4T4R also helps to avoid interference between devices, thereby increasing transfer rates. The router also allows users to set up two real 5GHz networks.
In addition, the router is loaded with MU-MIMO technology (Multi User – Multiple Input Multiple Output), as well as specialized gaming technology to further reinforce the amazing wireless technology.
On the whole, if you’re looking to deck out your home or office with a router that will support your 4K video streaming, and endless wireless devices, then this Asus is the best DD-WRT router for you!
Ram: 256MB
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 8 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 1000Mbps 2.4GHz, 2x 2167Mbps 5GHz
Four antennas give this router a fantastic range, and the router
performs well on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. Please remember that
despite this being billed as a Tri-Stream router, that functionality is
actually lost when it is flashed with DD-WRT – so that technology does
not apply to DD-WRT. The same is true of MU-MIMO. MU-MIMO allows the
router to communicate with multiple devices at the same time, increasing
the speed of the WiFi network (by getting rid of interference between
devices). However, not every VPN will necessarily be compatible.
Despite this, the WRT3200ACM is a fantastic router that performs at superb levels when flashed with DD-WRT. Due to its Marvell chipset, it is perfect for intensive tasks such as gaming, streaming, video calls, or max speed VPN use.
Ram: 512MB
Flash: 256MB
Antennas: 4 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 600Mbps (max) 2.4GHz, 2600Mbps 5GHz
The Netgear R7000 was last year’s winner, but because of a number of new releases it has dropped down to third place. However, this router is still an absolutely spectacular option.
The R7000 is capable of streaming videos, improving your online gaming, and much more. While it lacks the power and transfer rates of the above two, they all support DD-WRT MEGA builds so you can achieve the same level of functionality. If you are interested in running DD-WRT on your Netgear router, you should also visit MyOpenRouter, the open source Netgear community.
Ram: 256MB
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 3 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 600Mbps 2.4GHz, 1300Mbps 5GHz
The RT-AC56U is a very popular router for home use. Asus has achieved a slick design, allowing it to be tucked into a corner, without impacting its performance too much.
The company has also included two USB modules in the router, thereby enabling you to connect your hard drive for efficient sharing between family and colleagues. If you’re looking for a low price router with plenty of punch, then this is an excellent solution. Read our definitive DD-WRT guide to find out just how much can be done with this DD-WRT router (and any other DD-WRT router, for that matter).
Ram: 256MB
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 3 internal
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 300Mbps 2.4GHz, 867Mbps 5GHz
The Linksys WRT1200AC is a superb router, although perhaps just a little too pricey for what you get. Despite this, it is a popular router that has been proven to provide both good range for its spec and fantastic performance (again for its spec). The great news is that FlashRouters provides this router pre-flashed for use with a huge number of different VPNs. As such, this is a quick and easy option that delivers more than enough power for most people’s needs.
Where this router really performs is due to its inclusion of both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. This allows a hard drive to be connected directly to the router via a gigabit connection, and allows it to be used as a fast network storage server (without having to buy a NAS server).
Ram: 256MB DDR3 system memory
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 2 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 400Mbps 2.4GHz, 867Mbps 5GHz
Open source software known as DD-WRT can be installed on routers. Whether you buy a pre-flashed DD-WRT router or install the software yourself, you can install a DD-WRT VPN service directly onto a router. That DD-WRT firmware provides access to the router’s inner settings – giving users the ability to protect all their web traffic with a VPN.
The Best DD-WRT Routers?
Check out the in-depth analysis of our favourite DD-WRT routers below;Asus RT-AC5300
(Amazon: $399.99, FlashRouters: $599.99)The Asus RT-AC5300 is the Death Star of wireless routers. Although the AC88U is slightly better when it comes to technical specifications, the AC5300 wins every time when it comes to performance. This is in part thanks to the eight external antennas, which are set up in a four-transmit, four-receive (4T4R) configuration, and give it fantastic range. 4T4R also helps to avoid interference between devices, thereby increasing transfer rates. The router also allows users to set up two real 5GHz networks.
In addition, the router is loaded with MU-MIMO technology (Multi User – Multiple Input Multiple Output), as well as specialized gaming technology to further reinforce the amazing wireless technology.
On the whole, if you’re looking to deck out your home or office with a router that will support your 4K video streaming, and endless wireless devices, then this Asus is the best DD-WRT router for you!
Asus RT-AC5300 Technical Specifications
CPU: 1400MHz dual-coreRam: 256MB
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 8 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 1000Mbps 2.4GHz, 2x 2167Mbps 5GHz
WRT3200ACM
(Amazon: $248.99, FlashRouters: $499.99 – $349 sale price)
Four antennas give this router a fantastic range, and the router
performs well on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. Please remember that
despite this being billed as a Tri-Stream router, that functionality is
actually lost when it is flashed with DD-WRT – so that technology does
not apply to DD-WRT. The same is true of MU-MIMO. MU-MIMO allows the
router to communicate with multiple devices at the same time, increasing
the speed of the WiFi network (by getting rid of interference between
devices). However, not every VPN will necessarily be compatible.Despite this, the WRT3200ACM is a fantastic router that performs at superb levels when flashed with DD-WRT. Due to its Marvell chipset, it is perfect for intensive tasks such as gaming, streaming, video calls, or max speed VPN use.
Linksys WRT3200ACM DD-WRT Technical Specifications
CPU: 1.8Ghz dual-core processorRam: 512MB
Flash: 256MB
Antennas: 4 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 600Mbps (max) 2.4GHz, 2600Mbps 5GHz
Netgear R7000
(Amazon: $249.99, FlashRouters: $349.99)The Netgear R7000 was last year’s winner, but because of a number of new releases it has dropped down to third place. However, this router is still an absolutely spectacular option.
The R7000 is capable of streaming videos, improving your online gaming, and much more. While it lacks the power and transfer rates of the above two, they all support DD-WRT MEGA builds so you can achieve the same level of functionality. If you are interested in running DD-WRT on your Netgear router, you should also visit MyOpenRouter, the open source Netgear community.
Netgear R7000 Technical Specifications
CPU: 1000MHz dual-coreRam: 256MB
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 3 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 600Mbps 2.4GHz, 1300Mbps 5GHz
Asus RT-AC56U
(Amazon: $101.99, FlashRouters: $249.99)The RT-AC56U is a very popular router for home use. Asus has achieved a slick design, allowing it to be tucked into a corner, without impacting its performance too much.
The company has also included two USB modules in the router, thereby enabling you to connect your hard drive for efficient sharing between family and colleagues. If you’re looking for a low price router with plenty of punch, then this is an excellent solution. Read our definitive DD-WRT guide to find out just how much can be done with this DD-WRT router (and any other DD-WRT router, for that matter).
Asus RT-AC56U Technical Specifications
CPU: 800MHz dual-coreRam: 256MB
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 3 internal
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 300Mbps 2.4GHz, 867Mbps 5GHz
Linksys WRT1200AC
(Amazon: $99, FlashRouters: $299 – $199 in the sale)The Linksys WRT1200AC is a superb router, although perhaps just a little too pricey for what you get. Despite this, it is a popular router that has been proven to provide both good range for its spec and fantastic performance (again for its spec). The great news is that FlashRouters provides this router pre-flashed for use with a huge number of different VPNs. As such, this is a quick and easy option that delivers more than enough power for most people’s needs.
Where this router really performs is due to its inclusion of both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. This allows a hard drive to be connected directly to the router via a gigabit connection, and allows it to be used as a fast network storage server (without having to buy a NAS server).
Linksys WRT1200AC Technical Specifications
CPU: 1.3GHz dual-core processorRam: 256MB DDR3 system memory
Flash: 128MB
Antennas: 2 external
USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Transfer Rates: 400Mbps 2.4GHz, 867Mbps 5GHz
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