

Unless you read, in a specific device wiki or a specific forum topic, specific initial flash instructions to use an older/very specific build for first time flashing you should always use the newest possible beta build (pay attention to factory-to-dd-wrt file names for first time flashing- where applicable in the folders). There are routers with DD-WRT preinstalled, but they tend to be more expensive.

One can also search on Amazon for DD-WRT compatible routers, just ensure to check them against Supported Devices.
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Linksys EA8500 - may require serial console to flash due to locked firmware.Netgear XR450 - high end router, lots of ram and flash space, good for VPN.Netgear XR500 - high end router, lots of ram and flash space, good for VPN.Netgear R7800 - high end router, lots of ram and flash space, good for VPN.Netgear XR700 - high end router, lots of ram and flash space, good for VPN.Netgear R9000 - high end router, lots of ram and flash space, good for VPN.This changes continuously, but here are some other good choices (as of Sep 2021):

OpenVPN support requires routers with at least 8mb flash, and for better speeds use ARM-based routers. There are Wiki pages for Supported Devices and Known incompatible devices. If you still don't know, search elsewhere on the internet or ask on the forums.
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3.12 What to do if you forget the password and you have SSH access to the router (using ssh pub key)?.3.11 Why are LAN computers not shown in the local DHCP table, but are able to use network?.3.10 Why is there no jffs-space left? Why can't I write to directories other than /tmp?.3.9 Why aren't DHCP served IP addresses on LAN sequential (100, 101.3.8.1 Help! My Internet still does not work!.3.8 After upgrading to DD-WRT, my Internet doesn't work anymore!.3.7 How do I clear the NVRAM? Reset to factory/firmware defaults? Cold reboot?.3.6 Why can't I save any changes after flashing to DD-WRT?.3.5 Why do I only get blank pages when I try to change a setting in the web interface and hit apply?.3.4 Why can't I access the web configuration for my router?.3.3 Why can't I obtain an IP address from the WAN side via DHCP?.3.2 Why does my router hang when using P2P applications? (BitTorrent, eMule.).3.1 What's the default username and password?.
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