DD-WRT and Nord-VPN
I bought this Router to enhance my VPN Secure Gateway, previously a WRT54G running DD-WRT.
To convert to DD-WRT:
I did a Factory Reset, flashed the R7800 with the latest Linksys Firmware via the GUI then, Factory Reset,flashed Factory-DD-WRT, Factory Reset. I then flashed the latest Kong DD-WRT. All went v.well and FASTI
OpenVPN:
First I saved the base config, next, I configured the inbuilt OpenVPN service under the Services Tab for NordVPN - I used the NordVPN instructions on their website (Server IP, config. TLS and CA details). hit Save and then Apply and Bingo! Worked first time. I then saved the Config.
I also configured the DD-WRT anti Adware script from the DD-WRT site. Again, trouble free and working flawlessly.
Performance:
I have measured my Broadband Bandwidth direct off the back of my ISP Router pre and post VPN (direct off the R7500 Switch ports) and there was no appreciable drop in performance (Over 68MB up and over 17MB down). Compared with the WET54G I was previously using it a quantum improvement and one would not know a VPN is in operation unless one does a Whoer test. The Quad Core CPU clearly makes this an ideal VPN Gateway
In short, I thoroughly recommend this router as a site VPN Gateway, using Kong DD-WRT and NordVPN. Flash and forget!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned