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DD-WRT Kong Mod Updated for NETGEAR X10 R9000 (2017-08-09)

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 1:16pm

In case you didn't know, and happen to be an owner of a finely crafted NETGEAR R9000, Kong's got a dynamite DD-WRT build available. This was just updated and is the latest release since 2017-June.

How to Set Up OpenVPN Client on NETGEAR R9000 with Voxel's Firmware

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 5:40pm
OpenVPN on R9000 with Voxel's Firmware
One of the most popular reasons to use open source firmware is to run an OpenVPN client on the main router in the home. This enables users to easily route all traffic on the network, wireless or wired, through a secure VPN connection. This can help to increase security as well as protect a user's online privacy.
Firmwares such as DD-WRT and Tomato, in many versions, have an OpenVPN client built in -- and many VPN providers include instructions on how to utilize these clients to connect to their services.
 

Voxel Releases Custom Firmware for NETGEAR X10 R9000

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 3:44pm

Looking for something different to try on your R9000 Nighthawk? Voxel's popular flavor of custom firmware has been ported to the R9000.

VPN Performance on the NETGEAR R9000 with DD-WRT

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 5:15pm

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.

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

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 3:01pm

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.

A VPN Primer -- Plus, How to Get a VPN on your NETGEAR R9000

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 3:47pm
VPN on NETGEAR R9000

Net neutrality and an "open Internet" are considered sacred, but the recent ruling by the FCC in the United States has left many consumers shaken. It's a divisive, controversial topic -- with many concerned that their private data collected by ISP's is now for sale to the highest bidder, while others say that essentially, nothing has changed.

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

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 3:14pm

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!

DD-WRT Now Available for NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 R9000

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 4:56pm

Developers BrainSlayer (from DD-WRT.com) and Kong have just released a new DD-WRT port for the powerhouse R9000 X10 router from NETGEAR.

For the details and the download, head to the Downloads section!

How to Install OpenWRT on NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 R9000

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 4:23pm
OpenWRT Installation for NETGEAR R9000

For those R9000 owners who are Linux buffs, router enthusiasts, or simply want to try open source firmware -- developer Tathagata Das has provided the community with an updated OpenWRT for R9000 release. The new release, out December 2016, is based on OpenWRT "Barrier Breaker" and offers WPA2 encryption and uPnP functionality to get you up and running quickly and securely.

If you're familiar with DD-WRT, there are some differences with OpenWRT in terms of installation and setup. Here's how to get started.

How to Install Plex Media Server on NETGEAR's R9000

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Submitted by MyOpenRouter Team on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:46am
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The NETGEAR R9000 Nighthawk is the very first consumer router to have a Plex Media Server built in -- and fortunately, it's not only easy to get started with it, but it's a performer as well. The onboard Annapurna Labs 1.7 GHz quad core processor does the heavy lifting not only for networking performance, but the Plex server as well.

Here's how to get started.

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