DD-WRT Reference Links

AIRIX.NET article reference: Boost Your Router with DD-WRT

What's the link to the DD-WRT forum?

DD-WRT Forum :: Index

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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

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