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With our best practice approach you get the mystery solved what routers are supported by DD-WRT.
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The move from DD-WRT to OpenWrt on my Archer C7 v5 router was not as easy as hoped but still pretty much straightforward. Read here about how this was done.
Read more: Router TP-Link Archer C7: Move From DD-WRT to OpenWrt
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AIRIX.NET article reference: Boost Your Router with DD-WRT
What's the link to the DD-WRT forum?
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Where do I find DD-WRT Builds?
https://dd-wrt.com/support/other-downloads/?path=betas%2F (or, with the ftp link: ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/)
Which router or access point should I buy?
As with many DD-WRT related questions, this is not easy to an answer. Although in general Broadcom based devices are supported, it is recommended to stay away from Broadcom.
A good starting point is to look at the FAQ list on the DD-WRT forum (as long as the update is quite recent): DD-WRT Which router should I buy?
As of December 2021:
- Netgear XR700 (or it's predecessor Netgear R9000) are the most powerful, but also most expensive, routers from the list.
- Netgear XR500 (or it's predecessor Netgear R7800) are also high end routers and recommended for high performance use cases such as VPN.
- Fairly cheap is the TP-Link Archer C7 (v2-v5) but it is not ideal for a speedy VPN.
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Netgear XR500 and Netgear R7800 Install Guide: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=320614
TP-Link Archer C7 information: TP Link Archer C7 - DD-WRT Wiki
In 2025 it seems to be harder and harder to find new routers which are compatible to run DD-WRT. If you already have an old router which is able to run DD-WRT, go for it. We at AIRIX.NET moved away in 2025 from DD-WRT and moved to the alternative router Software OpenWrt which is more current, less cumbersome, and also support more up to date routers.
How to Configure WireGuard on DD-WRT?
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WireGuard Client Setup Guide: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=324624
WireGuard Server Setup Guide: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=322206
WireGuard Advanced Setup: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=324787
Built-In PBR: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=327810
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This article explains how to set up a classic router cascade with a DD-WRT router together with a router of your internet service provider (ISP).
Read more: Configure a Router Cascade with a DD-WRT Router and be aware of Double NAT
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DD-WRT is an alternative router firmware that offers many advanced features not found in the original firmware of the devices. Read here what's all the fuss about.
