A VPN as many benefits from being anonymous on the internet to security with encryption to protect data from prying eyes. The two main ways to configure a VPN is with a router or individual app for each device. Setting up an app on 1-2 devices is easy enough but what if your home has many multiple devices… Read More »
The Synology RT2600AC Router is one of the more advanced routers with a lot of added features and options. One such option is the ability to configure a VPN on the router that all devices in a home or office can use. Having a VPN configured on a router saves having to install and set up a VPN… Read More »
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are becoming increasingly popular. From staying secure on free open WiFi connections to hiding your online location a VPN is very useful. They have a lot to offer but can be limited when multiple devices are being used in a home. VPN software can be installed on each individual device or as a whole… Read More »
ASUS RT-AX58U Vs ASUS RT-AX3000 Routers Merlin Vs Asus Default Firmware How To Install Merlin to an ASUS RT-AX58U (AX3000) Router Setting up a Router as a VPN Using Merlin How To Configure a VPN Router Using Merlin Summary The ASUS RT-AX58U (RT-AX300) is a good router to setup as a VPN. Having a router setup as a… Read More »
Setting up an Asus router as a VPN with OpenVPN protocol is easy to do with a few steps. Some Asus router hardware is better at running a VPN compared to others. For example, an ASUS RT-AX58U (AX3000) runs a VPN very well while an older RT-AC58U may struggle a bit. This has to do with the CPU… Read More »
Upgrading an Asus router to Asuswrt Merlin Firmware is an easy task that can greatly improve the router’s options. Merlin can add many nice features such as advanced options for a VPN router. Having a whole-house VPN is a nice feature as each device in a home will not need to have individual software downloaded and setup. Be… Read More »
Portable travel routers were introduced a few years ago and have quickly become very popular. They can do many things depending on the scenario from sharing files to sharing an internet connection. For example, a travel router with built-in storage can stream movies or music to multiple devices in a vehicle while moving. This helps keep passengers busy… Read More »
WiFi-6 also called 802.11ax is the newest WiFi protocol being introduced along with new and better hardware. New routers that have the new WiFi-6 built-in are now available with many improvements over previous WiFi versions. Improvements include up-to 4X faster data rates, increased capacity, better performance in dense environments, Improved power efficiency and better latency times. WPA3 the… Read More »
Setting up a VPN on a home router is ideal in many scenarios. It makes it easy for any device to automatically have VPN protection even devices a VPN can not be set up on such as an Apple TV. They also allow multiple connections and are only seen as one connection from a VPN service. Most VPN… Read More »
Using an old router to extend a wireless signal is a low-cost way to build a better wireless network. Old routers can be used as an access point or WiFi extender by running an Ethernet cable and changing a few settings. This can be used in many situations from extending wireless to a garage or boosting wireless to… Read More »