DD-WRT flashed Routers

Many of you reading this are aware of all the great benefits that VPN's offer
If you're not more information can be found HERE
But you privacy-concerned Internet users maybe wondering; Should I have my VPN service running in a router?

Having a VPN connected to a TVBoxCompany DD-WRT Router is a great option and may be the only option to provide you with security across all your devices. A VPN running on a TVBoxCompany DD-WRT Router is a much easier way to use a VPN across all platforms. Since you'll always be connected to the VPN through your router, you will not have to log in every time you use a different device to connect to the Web. You’ll get lots of additional benefits also, the VPN will work with devices that were previously not supported by your VPN Provider like Mag boxes, game consoles, Smart TV sets etc.

Connect as many devices as you wish to a TVBoxCompany DD-WRT Router, only using one of your allocated connections, (allowed VPN connections at any one time is normally between 3 - 10 devices depending on your VPN provider), freeing up your other allocated VPN connections to use outside of your property on family Smart Phones, Laptops, tablets etc. Now any device no matter if it’s yours or a visitor’s to your property, will be protected behind your VPN service if you’re connecting to a TVBoxCompany DD-WRT Router via Wi-fi or Ethernet cable.

Normally one of the most important things of using a VPN safely, is that you actually have to remember to turn it on. One less thing to worry about when running it from a router!

One-time connection, No starting and stopping the VPN service on a router its connected all the time. A kill switch script can be installed, meaning if the VPN stops for any reason connection to the Internet stops, a great safety feature stopping you from surfing or streaming when you think your protected behind your VPN when your not! It is advisable to have your VPN connected directly to a router so that your safety is ensured whenever you surf the web. No more download apps or setting up a VPN on individual devices, the VPN is actually also more stable far less problems running them from a router.

A VPN client can not be installed on most standard routers sadly. 

The router's CPU is used to encrypt and de-crypt the VPN connection, routers with slower CPU's simply don't have the processing power to output a good VPN through speeds, so buying a cheap router even if it supported by DD-WRT firmware is simply a waste of your money, some routers only give 10-30% of your normal line speed.

Processor (CPU) Power And RAM

Processor and RAM are the heart of your router’s performance. A router with a powerful fast CPU processor is essential for handling the encryption and decryption of data that VPNs require.
Look for Routers that have a fast CPU and ample RAM to ensure smooth performance, especially if you’re streaming in high definition or gaming online.
Why it matters: VPNs, especially high-speed ones like Surfshark, require a router with enough power to keep up with the encryption process. Without sufficient processor speed or RAM, your internet speeds will suffer!

Recommended Router spec for your line speeds:

A router with a minimum CPU clock speed of 1.0GHz up-to 1.7GHz is recommended on FFTC (Stands for: Fibre To The Cabinet) with lines speeds of 10Mbps to 80Mbps.
A router with a minimum CPU clock speed of 1.6GHz up-to 2.2GHz is recommended on FTTP (Stands for Fibre To The Premises also known as: Full Fibre) with lines speeds of 80Mbps to 2200Mbps.

VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-3661, also known as Tunnel-Vision

Description

DHCP can add routes to a client’s routing table via the classless static route option (121). VPN-based security solutions that rely on routes to redirect traffic can be forced to leak traffic over the physical interface. An attacker on the same local network can read, disrupt, or possibly modify network traffic that was expected to be protected by the VPN.

Please Note: This VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-3661 was patched by DD-WRT from builds -r56359 13th May 2024 onwards. An option must be disabled, Services - Services Tabs, DHCP Client section, Set DHCP Classless Routes (option 121) to disable!

A selection of New & Refurbished TVBC DD-WRT Routers are available below.

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