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June Updates -- DD-WRT Kong Mod for NETGEAR Routers

Another month, another round of updates, folks! Thanks to open source developer Kong, the following builds are now available (updated 2017-06-11):

Head over to the Downloads section to update! The following models have been updated:

VPN Performance on the NETGEAR R9000 with DD-WRT

The team here is curious -- have you installed DD-WRT open source firmware on your NETGEAR R9000 router? And, are you using the OpenVPN client functionality to protect your personal privacy? Kong's update of DD-WRT for the R9000 includes updates that leverage the hardware for even faster speeds when using OpenVPN.

S8000 Gaming Switch -- have you tried it?

The NETGEAR Nighthawk Gaming Switch was recently released, and the team here is pretty excited to give it the full battery of testing. Of course, we're also excited for the opportunity that might be there for developers and open source enthusiasts.

Windows Central recently did a review of the snazzy switch. Tell us what you think in our community forums, and stay tuned for the full review!

Kong DD-WRT Builds Updated for NETGEAR R9000, R7800, R7500v2

Head on over to the Downloads section to grab the latest updates if you own one of these NETGEAR powerhouse routers!

For more information, there are also some discussions on DD-WRT.com regarding the R9000 and R7800.

DD-WRT Firmware Now Available for NETGEAR R6400v2

R6400v2 owners,. it's your time to shine. Community devleoper Tathagata Das has released DD-WRT for your new router, based on revision 31884.

See changelog below and download here!

You can also discuss the R6400v2 in our community forum.

 

Voxel's NETGEAR R7800v1 Firmware Updated to 1.0.2.31SF

Kong Mod DD-WRT Updates Available for NETGEAR Routers (May 2017)

Kong has once again presented the NETGEAR open source community with a great gift -- updates!

The following builds have been updated:

DD-WRT Firmware Now Available for NETGEAR R7000P

The R7000, one of the best all-around routers for network performance, features, and gaming was improved even further with the R7000P (also known as the

R7800v1 Owners: Voxel's Custom Firmware Updated to 1.0.2.30SF

Independent developer Voxel has carved out a name in the world of open source firmware, with a custom firmware that many users are raving about. This firmware is designed to extend the functionality of the R7800v1 and gain full leverage of the CPU/FPU in the IPQ806x processor.

For the details and and the download, here's a direct link, or you can find them in the Downloads section.

March 2017 DD-WRT "Kong Mod" Updates for NETGEAR Routers

What's at the end of the rainbow?

If you were hoping for an actual pot of gold, we're sorry to disappoint you. However, those of you using Kong's DD-WRT firmware on your NETGEAR router, then you're in luck.

Kong's March updates have been posted to our downloads section -- update now, or give them a try!

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