pcWRT PW-AX1800 WiFi 6 Dual-Band Router with VLAN Support, OpenVPN/WireGuard/IPsec VPN Client/Server - Compatible with ExpressVPN/SurfShark etc.,

pcWRT PW-AX1800 WiFi 6 Dual-Band Router with VLAN Support, OpenVPN/WireGuard/IPsec VPN Client/Server - Compatible with ExpressVPN/SurfShark etc.,

VLAN Network Segregation: This router includes five preconfigured VLANs that isolate IoT devices, guest users, and work systems into separate, secure networks. Each LAN port and every WiFi SSID can be assigned to a VLAN, giving you complete control over how traffic flows inside your home. Dual VPN Client and Server Support: The router works as both a VPN client and a VPN server, supporting OpenVPN, IPsec, and WireGuard. You can route selected VLANs through a VPN while keeping others on your regular ISP connection, giving each device group the exact level of privacy it needs. Full WiFi 6 on Both Bands: With dual-band WiFi 6 support, the router delivers modern wireless performance across 2.4GHz b/g/n/ax and 5GHz a/n/ac/ax. It improves capacity, stability, and speed while remaining compatible with older devices, making it ideal for busy homes with many connections. Wi-Fi Mesh is available after firmware update. High-Performance Hardware Architecture: Powered by the IPQ6000 quad-core ARM processor at 1.2GHz, along with 128MB flash, 256MB RAM, and hardware NAT acceleration, the router handles multitasking, streaming, VPN traffic, and VLAN isolation smoothly without slowing your network. Flexible and Powerful Parental Controls: You can use trusted services like OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, and Cloudflare for filtering, then add custom block lists, allow lists, and schedules. The router includes defenses against common bypass attempts, letting families create rules that match each user. Best of all, it's subscription free! One-Click Ad Blocking and Encrypted DNS: A single click enables network-wide ad blocking for browsers and apps, and users can pause it on their own devices when needed. DNS over HTTPS is supported with options like Quad9, AdGuard, Google, and Cloudflare for secure, encrypted DNS traffic. The pcWRT PW-AX1800 Gigabit WiFi 6 Router combines strong wireless performance with advanced security controls and full VLAN support. It runs on an IPQ6000 quad-core ARM processor at 1.2GHz with 128MB flash, 256MB RAM, and hardware NAT acceleration. The router includes four Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 3 LAN) and supports dual-band WiFi 6 with 2.4GHz b/g/n/ax and 5GHz a/n/ac/ax for modern wireless speed and capacity. Five preconfigured VLANs let you isolate IoT devices, guests, and work systems for better protection. Each LAN port can be assigned to a VLAN, and each band supports up to four SSIDs that can also map to VLANs. The router works as both a VPN client and server with OpenVPN, IPsec, and WireGuard, allowing selected VLANs to route through a VPN while others use the ISP connection. Flexible parental controls support filtering through services like OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, and Cloudflare, along with custom block lists, allow lists, and schedules. One-click ad blocking removes ads across browsers and apps, and users can pause it on their own devices. DNS over HTTPS is supported with options such as Quad9, AdGuard, Google, and Cloudflare. Network monitoring shows accessed domains, IPs, ports, and bandwidth per device. The unit includes the router, power adapter (12V 1A), Ethernet cable, and setup guide.