The Tomato Router Tutorial Guide

What is Tomato firmware? Think of it as software for your router. It’s free. It’s awesome. And we show you how to do cool things with it.

Setup, manage, and leverage the potential of your home network. Create subnetworks, virtual networks, and wireless guest networks.

Gain remote access to your home network from anywhere in the world. Control computers from a remote location as if you never left the building.

We carry you through the home network setup process. We’ll show you how to flash your router, secure your network, and much, much more.

Improve your home network security. Stop Wi-Fi theft and block unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless network without your permission.

Need a little more Wi-Fi range? You’ll finally know how to fix those dead spots, increase your Wi-Fi range, and improve your wireless performance.

Connect two wireless routers and extend your coverage area. Setup a router-behind-a-router. Or just share some Internet love with a neighbor.

Setup a secure VPN tunnel and take your home network with you. Fire up your notebook and secure your private activity on public (untrusted) networks.