I still really like that router. On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM, Dazed_75 <lthiels...@gmail.com> wrote: > Nope. I followed the link from the earlier message > https://www.flashrouters.com/netgear-wnr3500l-ddwrt-router.php and read this > on their web site: > >> Note: VPN capabilities are only available to VPN subscribers. We work with >> OverPlayVPN to make this process simple and easy for beginners. A DD-WRT >> router may be used to set up a VPN connection from a different provider, but >> only if they offer support. We currently will only preset the router for >> OverPlayVPN users. > > > The I followed the link to OverPlayVPN and read about the services and > costs. I know dd-wrt will do OpenVPN without a commercial service. I just > was concerned you had not noticed that blurb of theirs. > > On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Mark Phillips <m...@phillipsmarketing.biz> > wrote: >> >> Larry, >> >> I queried FlashRouters if they require any vpn or dynamic dns services, or >> if they modify the dd-wrt firmware in any way, and got this response: >> >> "VPN and DNS service are not required at all, however it is quite simple >> to integrate them with DD-WRT routers. >> We load tested, stable DD-WRT builds onto the device, we do not modify the >> actual firmware." >> >> Have you had a bad experience with FlashRouters? >> >> Mark >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Dazed_75 <lthiels...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Be sure to look at the fine print. They are setting that router to work >>> with a specific provider of what I think is dynamic DNS and offer special >>> encryption at fee that can come to about $10/month. >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Mark Phillips >>> <m...@phillipsmarketing.biz> wrote: >>>> >>>> James, >>>> >>>> It sounds like a fun project! I am very tempted....... >>>> >>>> However, I found this one - >>>> https://www.flashrouters.com/netgear-wnr3500l-ddwrt-router.php for $80. It >>>> has wireless, but I can just turn it off. A 480 MHz processor, and dd-wrt >>>> installed and tested with openvpn. I haven't priced out your parts list, >>>> but >>>> I would be surprised if it comes to less than $80. Also, I think the >>>> netgear >>>> router will consume less power and space in my crowded cable "closet" (aka >>>> the top shelf in my cupboard). >>>> >>>> Answers to your questions - >>>> I need a total of 20 gigabit LAN ports for my network. Currently, I have >>>> two 8 port gigabit switches, and 4 10/100 ports on my current BEFSX41 >>>> router. I want to upgrade the router for open vpn, and gigabit speeds. So >>>> the router is also a switch. >>>> >>>> What is the advantage of running the whole thing virtualized? -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
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