What is DD-WRT?

DD-WRT is free open source firmware designed to increase the feature set of many popular Internet routers. DD-WRT effectively turns an inexpensive router into a much more customizable, fully featured router. This modification should be done with caution because it typically voids your hardware warranty and can possibly 'brick' the device, rendering it inoperable. However, for tech-savvy users, the benefits may outweigh the risks.

Why use DD-WRT with VyprVPN?

If you have a router with DD-WRT installed, you can configure VyprVPN directly on it rather than on each device on your network. Once VyprVPN is configured on the router, all traffic on your network will be encrypted, sharing one VyprVPN connection.

Benefits of using DD-WRT and VyprVPN:

  • Multiple devices share one VyprVPN connection – Configure VyprVPN on your DD-WRT router and all devices connecting through it are protected with one VyprVPN account.
  • Automatically reconnect lost VPN connections – DD-WRT can be configured to automatically reconnect VyprVPN should a connection drop.
  • Protect devices without native VPN support – With DD-WRT and VyprVPN, your whole network is protected; including devices that do not natively support VPN like Xbox, Playstation, Smart TV's etc.
  • Preserve your local network – When individual devices are connected to VyprVPN, they each have a direct tunnel to the Internet. This is good in many situations but it prevents local sharing. With VyprVPN installed on the router, you protect all your devices while keeping your local network intact.

See How Easy it is to set up VyprVPN on your DD-WRT router.