DD-WRT "Kong Mod" Now Available for NETGEAR R6400

Famous firmware developer Kong has released his flavor of DD-WRT for the NETGEAR R6400 wireless router. Snag it here.

DD-WRT Update Release for R8500 Nighthawk Router

Tathagata Das has released an additional DD-WRT build for the NETGEAR Nighthawk router series, this time for the powerhouse R8500. This is a support release of DD-WRT based on revision 29627.

Click here to download DD-WRT from Tathagata for the NETGEAR R8500.

DD-WRT Update Releases for R7000 and R8000 Nighthawk Routers

Devoted firmware crafter Tathagata Das has released two new builds for NETGEAR Nighthawk routers today. These are support releases of DD-WRT based on revision 29627.

Click here to download DD-WRT from Tathagata for the NETGEAR R7000.

Click here to download DD-WRT from Tathagata for the NETGEAR R8000.

VPN Connections Not Working on T-Mobile? Here's how to fix that

Having issues using your favorite VPN application to protect yourself online, T-Mobile US customers? Here's how to fix it.

I have a long history of advocating for online privacy, and I support that by using a VPN service myself as well as encouraging others to do so. There's lots of great solutions out there -- some of my favorites are PIA (PrivateInternetAccess), VyprVPN, and Avast SecureLine.

Tomato by shibby for NETGEAR R6250, R6300v2, and R7000 Nighthawk 136-MultiWAN

Prolific and skilled developer shibby has released a new build of Tomato for several NETGEAR routers, including the R6250, R6300v2, and R7000 Nighthawk.

R8000 Nighthawk: Tomato by shibby Now Available

The venerable shibby, hailing from Poland and an expert in all things Tomato and NETGEAR, has ported the famous firmware to the NETGEAR R8000 Nighthawk. If you're looking for a way to turn this router into an even more customizable powerhouse, this is a good way to go.

DD-WRT "Kong Mod" Now Available for NETGEAR R7800 Nighthawk

Prolific and talented community developer Kong has ported DD-WRT to the NETGEAR R7800!

To flash this build, you'll first need to download the initial flash file, which can be found here. Future upgrades require the .BIN file, downloadable here.


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How to find the best VPN for your NETGEAR Open Source Router

Do you have a VPN on your open source router?

One of the best features of the various flavors of open source firmware available for NETGEAR routers is the ability to enable use with your personal VPN client.

Enabling a VPN client on your router can have a variety of benefits. Most notably it will mask your IP (Internet Protocol) address and encrypt your connection in order to protect your security and privacy. All connections to your router, guest or private, run through your encrypted connection.

OpenWRT Firmware Now Available for NETGEAR R7500v2

OpenWRT Firmware Officially Available for NETGEAR D7800

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