NETGEAR XR500: Does it live up to the hype?
tl;dr: Yes. Yes it does.We've spent some time with the new XR500 gaming router from NETGEAR and it not only boasts impressive performance in real world use, but a fresh new OS (DumaOS from Netduma)...
View ArticleDD-WRT Kong Mod for NETGEAR R9000 Update (26-May-18)
To any Kong users out there with the R9000 Nighthawk -- there is a second update available for Kong's DD-WRT build, released near the end of May.All of the downloads are located here. You can also use...
View Article6 Alternate, Free DNS Providers
DNS is often referred to as the "phone book of the Internet." Of course, DNS is quite a bit more complicated than that. But the bottom line is that which DNS provider a user decides to use will have an...
View ArticleUpdates to Voxel's Custom Firmware for NETGEAR R7800v1 and R9000 (2018-July)
Voxel's firmware for the NETGEAR R7800v1 and R9000 has been updated in July 2018 -- read on for the details.Voxel's custom firmware specializes in features that add functionality along with improving...
View ArticleQuick Review & Specifications of NETGEAR EX3700 WiFi Range Extender...
The NETGEAR EX3700 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network's range to deliver AC dual band WiFi speeds of up to 750 Mbps, and works with any standard WiFi router. The simultaneous dual band...
View ArticleQuick Review & Specifications of NETGEAR R6700 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi...
The NETGEAR R6700 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router with Dual Band Gigabit speeds offers a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience that is perfect for gaming, video streaming, and surfing. With...
View ArticleVoxel's NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 Custom Firmware Updates (2018-Sept)
Voxel has new firmware updates for both the R7800 and R9000. You can review the changelogs and download the updates below.Voxel adds functionality to custom firmware that improves the CPU power on your...
View ArticleFreshTomato-ARM by kille72 for NETGEAR Routers
Have you checked out the latest tomato builds from kille72? This is a fork from the well known Tomato by Shibby, and is available for the following NETGEAR routers:R6250R6300v2R6400R7000R8000You can...
View ArticleKong Mod for NETGEAR R9000 Updated 2018-October
If you're currently running the powerhouse R9000 Nighthawk router by NETGEAR, and need to upgrade your Kong DD-WRT install, an update has just been released to kick off the fall season.Download the...
View ArticleKong Mod for NETGEAR R7500v1&2 plus the R7800 Updated 2018-November
If you are running the R7500v1 or v2, or you are running the r7800, there is a new release for the Nighthawk routers by NETGEAR. There are updates for these as well an update to finish off the fall...
View ArticleKong Mod for NETGEAR R9000 Updated for November 2018
If you're currently running the powerhouse r9000 Nighthawk router by NETGEAR, and need to upgrade your Kong DD-WRT install, an update has just been released to kick off the fall season. Download the...
View ArticleVoxel's NETGEAR Nighthawk R9000 Custom Firmware Update (2019-Jan)
Voxel has a new firmware update for the NETGEAR R9000 Nighthawk. You can review the changelogs and download the update below.Voxel adds functionality to custom firmware that improves the CPU power on...
View ArticleUsing Hybrid VPN on NETGEAR XR500 and XR700 Nighthawk routers
What's a Hybrid VPN?We're big fans of open source projects for NETGEAR routers, such as DD-WRT and Tomato. More recently, Voxel's custom firmware and AdvancedTomato have also made a big impact for fans...
View ArticleKong Mod for NETGEAR R9000 Updated for 2019
For those of you that are using the R9000 Nighthawk - there is an update created by Kong to get you started in the new year! Download the latest DD-WRT Kong Mod for R9000 Updates in our Download...
View ArticleBeta DD-WRT Firmware Available for NETGEAR XR450, XR500, and XR700
For those of you who using the XR450, XR500, or XR750 and are interested in trying the new beta firmware, check out the MyOpenRouter downloads section to download the latest version.Thank you to...
View ArticleNew Update to Voxel's Custom R9000 NETGEAR Firmware (Feb 19 2019)
Voxel has once again come out with a new firmware update for the NETGEAR R9000 Nighthawk. As always, you can review the changelogs and download the update below.Voxel's customer firmware adds...
View ArticleVoxel's NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 Custom Firmware Updates (2019-April)
  Voxel has new firmware updates for both the R7800 and R9000. Feel free to check out the changelogs and download the updates below if you'd lik.Voxel adds functionality to his custom firmware that...
View ArticleVoxel Firmware Updates Custom for NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 (2019-June)
Once again Voxel has released new firmware for both the R7800 and R9000 Nighthawks. Available here are the downloads along with changelogs. Voxel's firmware gives increased functionality that improves...
View ArticleKong Summer Update for NETGEAR Routers!
The summer is here and so are updates for Kong!EX6200R6250R6300v2R6400R6400v2R6700R6700v3R7000R7000PR8000R8500You can find them in the downloads section here:https://www.myopenrouter.com/downloadTags:...
View ArticleVoxel Firmware Updates! Custom for the NETGEAR R7800 and R9000 (2019-July)
There is a new release from Voxel. The new firmware is for both the R7800 + R9000! Changelogs and downloads are available below.Voxel's firmware gives increased functionality that improves the CPU...
View ArticleHow to Flash Your NETGEAR Router with DD-WRT: 5 Easy Steps
One common question that we see around the forums is simply: how do I flash my NETGEAR router with DD-WRT? The world of open source firmware but can definitely be overwhelming for newcomers to the...
View ArticleVoxel Firmware Update! Custom for the NETGEAR R7800 (2019-October)
There is a new release from Voxel. The new firmware is for the R7800! The changelog and download are available below. Voxel's firmware gives increased functionality that improves the CPU power on your...
View ArticleR6800 Openwrt firmwares
R6800 firmwares have been released. It contains two files.openwrt-ramips-mt7621-netgear_r6800-squashfs-factory.img: Should be used when you want to upgrade openwrt firmware from Stock...
View ArticleMake Remote Work Happen Quickly
How well does your home network handle the stress of multiple devices and multiple family members all trying to stream high definition videos, participate in video conferencing, and play online games...
View ArticleNETGEAR RAXE500 Nighthawk AXE11000
The NETGEAR RAXE500 Nighthawk AXE11000 Tri-Band Smart Wi-Fi 6E Router offers ultra-fast speeds, smooth streaming, and lower latency for your 4K/8K streaming, AR/VR gaming, and video-conferencing. The...
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