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 »
WiFi-6 also called 802.11ax is the newest WiFi protocol introduced with new routers that have fast 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 »
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 »
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 »
Having control over a router to manage WiFi is a must-have for many households. A router can be set up with parental controls to manage an internet connection, from shutting it off, to setting time limits. Ideally the router will also have an app for easy control management from anywhere. Your router may already have some features built-in… Read More »
If you have a router that needs setup and do not have a computer it can be setup with a smartphone or tablet. Any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet can be used to setup a router. All routers have a Default broadcast name, WiFi password, and IP address that is used for setup. The default… 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 »
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 a VPN router is a nice option since multiple devices can use the VPN along with many devices that do not have built-in VPN software. The TP-Link Archer AC1750 C7 is one such good home router that can be setup as a VPN that all home devices can use. I recently found a TP-Link Archer C7… Read More »
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 »