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Router flashing
Does flashing the router with the ExpressVPN firmware remove its USB functionality? Can I use my router as a NAS?
Does flashing the router with the ExpressVPN firmware disable any apps that would have worked pre-flash?
Device protection
Is there a limit to how many devices the router can protect?
Can I select which devices are protected by the router?
Router settings
How else can I access my router’s settings?
Updates
Do you plan to regularly update the firmware?
Does flashing the router with the ExpressVPN firmware remove its USB functionality? Can I use my router as a NAS?
If you flash your router with ExpressVPN firmware, you can still share your USB drive over your router’s network and use it as a NAS device.
GUIDE: How to share your USB drive over your router’s network
Does flashing the router with the ExpressVPN firmware disable any apps that would have worked pre-flash?
Yes. Flashing the router disables all apps available pre-flash. However, you can reset your router to the original firmware.
Is there a limit to how many devices the router can protect?
No. You can connect as many devices as you want to the router. As long as the ExpressVPN app for routers is running, each and every connected device will be protected.
Can I select which devices are protected by the router?
You can choose which devices are protected by your router after flashing to the ExpressVPN firmware by performing the below:
- Log in to expressvpnrouter.com
- Make sure you’ve selected Dashboard in the left side-bar
- Click on the Devices tab
- Set Each device uses to Per device
- For each connected device, toggle between Router VPN, No VPN, or MediaStreamer
How else can I access my router’s settings?
Some users may have trouble accessing the default gateway or expressvpnrouter.com. You can still access your router’s settings via its default gateway. Learn how to find your router’s default gateway.
Do you plan to regularly update the firmware?
Yes. You can find the latest firmware at www.expressvpn.com/latest, under the section for Routers.