5 Reasons you should use a DD-wrt enabled router
The DD-WRT is a Linux-based firmware for specific router models, that is designed to unlock the full potential of a router. The firmware lifts all the restriction of the default firmware, providing you with unlimited options. The best DD-WRT router is a powerful and multi-purpose router. The possibilities with it are endless. Having installed DD-WRT on a WHR-HP-G54 myself, I will give you my reasons for using it: - Better Interface: The default UI on the Buffalo stunk. The DD-WRT interface is FAR cleaner and has good It equally ranks better in UI. So, if ease of use is a big thing for you, you might want to go with Tomato. Tomato easily wins the battle when it’s a matter of DD-WRT vs Tomato, and not just because it gives you more features but because it serves your needs better in the modern-day world.
Prior to configuring this setup, you will need to flash your router with the latest OpenVPN-capable build of DD-WRT. You can find your router and appropriate build by searching the DD-WRT database:
Check the DD-WRT router database to see if your router is supported. If your router isn't supported, … Recover from a bad flash - DD-WRT Wiki
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