VPN for Router

During the preliminary stage, you need to perform the main basic configuration of the router. This needs to be done only once. You won’t need to go into these sections and configure anything there in the future.

Any router configuration starts with accessing its control panel. To access the Asus router interface, go to http://192.168.1.1/ in your browser and log in.

The login and password information is located on the router’s body on the back side. Typically, it’s admin/admin. It’s recommended to change the default password to a more complex one later on.

Step 1: Open the  Internet  section, which is located in the navigation on the left. Alternatively, click on the link: http://192.168.1.1/Advanced_WAN_Content.asp

Enter the parameters in the respective fields:

• WAN Connection Type: Automatic IP
• WAN, NAT, and UPnP: Yes
• Connect to DNS Server Automatically: No
• DNS Server 1: 1.1.1.1
• DNS Server 2: 8.8.8.8
• DHCP Query Frequency: Aggressive Mode

Click  Apply  to save the settings.

Step 2: Go to the  IPv6  section: http://192.168.1.1/Advanced_IPv6_Content.asp

• Connection Type: Disabled
• Enable Router Advertisement: Disabled

Click  Apply .

This completes the preliminary setup stage. Now, choose the VPN connection option: PPTP/L2TP for simpler setup, OpenVPN for slightly more advanced configuration.

Let’s note that setting up OpenVPN is a bit more complex than PPTP / L2TP, but the difference in method will take just a few minutes of your time.

Go to the  VPN  section, then select the  VPN Client  tab at the top. Alternatively, you can follow this link: http://192.168.1.1/Advanced_VPNClient_Content.asp

Now let’s add a profile. Click the  Add profile  button at the bottom, and a window will appear with a tab labeled  OpenVPN .

To continue configuring the VPN functions, you’ll need the access code for our service. You can obtain it after payment, or by requesting a trial period.

After loading the configuration file, click  OK .

A new line will appear in the table, and on the right, there will be a  Connect  button. Press it. The connection should be successful, and a checkmark will appear on the left. Upon successful connection, check if your IP address has changed.

Any router configuration starts with accessing its control panel. To access the TP-Link router, go to the address http://192.168.1.1/ or http://192.168.0.1/, and authenticate yourself.

Information about the login and password can also be found in the manual or on the back of the router. Typically, it’s admin/admin, and we recommend changing the password to something more complex.

OpenVPN – a modern VPN protocol with high security features and fast speeds. Make sure your TP-Link router supports this protocol. Most TP-Link devices work with VPN using PPTP and L2TP protocols.

In the TP-Link router control panel, navigate to the VPN section and create a new profile. Choose VPN type as "OpenVPN" and use the "Import" button to specify the path to the VPN configuration file.

You can download these files from the link below. For this, you’ll need the access code for our service. You could have obtained it after payment or by requesting a trial period.

Check the "Enable" box, select the network you’re using, and click the "Create" button. Save the settings and restart the router.

Access the device interface. You can find the address in the manual or packaging. Typically, it’s http://192.168.31.1. In the device interface, select the «Advanced» section, then the sub-item «VPN». In the connection settings, you’ll need to enter network and user information.

Beforehand, you’ll need to obtain the access code for hidemy.name. The service allows you to work without registering on the website - you just need to provide an email address where you’ll receive an email with the code. hidemy.name offers trial access, giving you the opportunity to assess the service and its benefits.

Instead of using PPTP, you can connect Xiaomi via OpenVPN. To use OpenVPN on the device, you need to download the configuration file. To download the configuration file, provide the access code for our service. You can obtain it after payment or by requesting a trial period.

Select the "VPN" section in the router’s control panel, choose the connection type "OpenVPN," and upload the configuration file to the router.

The router interface is accessible at the address 192.168.1.1. Before proceeding with configuration, ensure that the "IPsec VPN" component is active. Go to settings, select "Change component set," and activate the relevant item.

Step two. Go to "Other connections," choose "VPN connections," and click "Add connection." Now you need to enter the data for VPN configuration.

Visit the hidemy.name service website. In the "Download" section, go to "Routers." Obtain parameters for PPTP connection or the configuration file in ovpn format. Zyxel allows you to use any suitable protocol - OpenVPN, PP2P, L2TP.

Registration is not required to work with hidemy.name - an email address where the access code will be sent is sufficient. The service offers a free trial period.

If your router’s firmware supports the OpenVPN protocol, you can upload a ready-made configuration file to connect to the VPN on the router.

To download the configuration file, you’ll need the access code for our service. You could have obtained it after payment or by requesting a trial period.

Upload the configuration file to the router, save the settings, and restart it to establish a VPN connection.

To access the device interface, open your browser and go to the address 192.168.0.1. The IP for accessing the device’s control panel is indicated on the back of the device. The default login and access code are also provided there. It’s advisable to change this information after setup.

In the control panel, select the VPN section. In newer models, this option is available in the orange menu on the left. Next, choose the "PPTP/L2TP Client" section.

Select the protocol type through which the router will connect to the VPN - either PPTP or L2TP. L2TP protocols ensure encryption of transmitted data and establish a secure connection. The settings are the same in both cases.

To properly configure the system, you need to obtain connection details.

For this, you’ll need to know the access code for our service. You could have obtained it after purchase or by requesting a trial period.

Make sure your router supports the OpenVPN protocol. Go to the VPN section and select the appropriate protocol. Then, upload the configuration file for the VPN connection to the router.

To download the configuration file, you’ll need the access code for our service. You could have obtained it after payment or by requesting a trial period.

From the VPN section, select the option with "Server." This section allows you to launch your own secure node, which enables user connection control. You’ll need to input the following parameters:

• Address Range for devices connecting to the Server.
• Select the MPPE encryption method. More secure 128-bit keys are recommended.

After saving the parameters and launching the node, users will be able to connect to the router as a VPN. The connection address can be obtained from the device information section in the Tenda information panel. Naturally, the gadgets should have active secure connections.

Thus, all connections within the local Wi-Fi network will be secured. If critical data (such as financial information in an office) is transmitted over your network, this method prevents interception or substitution.

Using VPN has long become a mandatory attribute if you care about your own security on the network. A virtual private network encrypts all transmitted data and allows you to bypass restrictions.

When a VPN is needed on a router:

• Remote office. Access is needed to the corporate network for enterprise employees who work remotely.
• Connecting to VPN devices that do not support this technology.
• The ability to set up a secure network for all home devices in one go. No need to install a VPN client on a new gadget.
• Connecting remote branches through a secure communication channel with minimal costs.

You can use it as a local secure server or existing specialized services. The server can be located abroad as well. Next, we will explain how to connect the router to the site hidemy.name so that users access the internet through a reliable secure connection.

To configure VPN operation in MikroTik, you can use the following protocols: PPtP, PPPoE, OpenVPN, L2TP, IPSec. Let’s take a closer look at creating secure virtual networks using PPtP, IPSec, and OpenVPN.

You can perform router configuration in several ways. The router\s web interface is accessible at the address 192.168.88.1. There is a special program called Winbox for Windows that you can download from the manufacturer\s official website and connect to the device through it.

Instructions on how to set up VPN on the MikroTik router using Winbox:

1. Start your route from the PPP section in the program.
2. Select the Interface option and click the plus sign next to "PPPoE Client."
3. In the settings window, on the General tab, in the lower row, select the interface and port through which the router is connected to the server.
4. On the Dial tab, enter the data for connecting to the VPN service.

To perform accurate system configuration, you need to obtain connection details. For this purpose, you need to know the access code for our service. You could have obtained it after purchase or by requesting a trial period.

There are no fundamental differences in setting up a VPN based on the OpenVPN protocol compared to PPTP. Before starting the router configuration, you’ll need to obtain a local configuration file with the .ovpn extension.

To download the configuration file, you will need the access code for our service. You could have obtained it after payment or by requesting a trial period.

Currently, RouterOS does not support tls-crypt nor tls-crypt-v2. Please choose an option without obfuscation, or if you really need to, install your own OpenVPN client using the container feature available starting from RouterOS 7.5 (not covered by this manual).

The file stores connection parameters used by OpenVPN to work with virtual networks. We’ll need to open it and extract the certificate and key files for OpenVPN, which should be loaded into Winbox. If your OS’s local tools don’t allow you to extract the extension, download the client from the openvpn.net website. After extracting the ca.crt, client.crt, and client.key documents from the ovpn file, you should load them into the Winbox program.

Similar to the previous setup method, create a new OVPN Client entry and on the Dial tab, enter the connection details for the VPN. Then, using the menu "System"> "Certificates"> "select certificate," import the previously obtained files.

Another useful feature is port forwarding. Port forwarding is used to transmit data from the internal network to the outside. Configuration takes place in the Firewall section, where you should specify To Addresses to forward data from the internal device. Use port forwarding carefully, as it can potentially lead to device vulnerabilities.

Advantages of VPN on Keenetic:

• Possibility to connect home devices to blocked services.
• Encryption of transmitted data.
• Connection of devices that do not support VPN.
• Setting up the network only once.
• Encrypted SSTP tunnel.
• Support for different protocols: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, and OpenVPN.
• Traffic routing through a secure network.

Unfortunately, not all routers support VPN connections. Usually, information about this is included on the device’s packaging. By the way, the device allows you to create an SSTP server.

Let’s consider the process of connecting a Keenetic router and configuring routing to the hidemy.name service. The service has convenient clients for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

The router interface is available at the address 192.168.1.1. Most often, the default username, port, and password are printed on the back of the device. The setup instructions are applicable to models 2, 3, 10, Giga, Giga SE, Giga KN-1011, Omni, Hero 4G, Viva, Ii, Extra, Lite, and Ultra.

You can install the client on your smartphone. Simply point your device’s camera at the barcode on the back of the device and install the app.

Don’t forget to change the login credentials for the control panel. Before starting the routing configuration, check the Keenetic firmware version and update it if necessary.

First, check if the component responsible for networking is enabled on the router. To do this, go to the "Show Components" section. Verify that the "IPsecVPN" option under the "Applications" section is enabled. To activate SSTP, which is required for creating an SSTP server, choose the corresponding component.

Next, go to the "Internet" section and select the "PPPoE/VPN" tab. Click the "Add Connection" button. In the popup window, provide the connection details for VPN.

Connection information is available on the hidemy.name website. Go to the "Download" section and select "Router." Choose the device model, and in our case, select "Other." Enter the network access code. hidemy.name provides it after purchasing services. You can also use the trial period. No need to register on the site, just provide an email address where the code will be sent.

Enter the code on the hidemy.name page dedicated to router settings and obtain the data for Keenetic (IPsec, PPTP, L2TP, etc.).

If you plan to use the OpenVPN protocol for network communication, instead of IPsec, you need to install the “OpenVPN Client” component in the system. The configuration of connection parameters to the virtual private network is similar to the points mentioned above. You will need to download the configuration file in .ovpn format. You can obtain it from hidemy.name. Select the OpenVPN section located below PPTP, enter the access code, and download the file.

Using VPN on a D-Link router, through which users are connected to the internet, offers the following advantages:

• Constant VPN connection.
• Protection of transmitted data from leaks.
• Access to blocked resources.
• No need to install and configure a VPN client on each device.
• All devices connected to the router act as a single VPN device.
• Connectivity for devices that do not support this technology.

In the latter case, the ability to connect home multimedia devices to services that are not available in certain regions will become available.

The interface of the control panel may vary in different models of D-Link routers. It is usually localized, and there might be some variations in menu translations. D-Link DSR equipment is configured using the same principles.

Usually, the router’s control panel is accessible at the address 192.168.0.1. You can find the exact network IP address of the D-Link DSR in the device’s manual or on its back side. The default username and password will also be indicated there. Often, for D-Link routers, the default username is admin, and the password field might be left empty. Don’t forget to change the authorization data after entering all the necessary settings. New router models support SSL certificates, which provide access only to specific users. To install SSL on the router, go to the "Objects" section and use the "Add" option to upload the SSL certificate file.

In the device’s control panel, choose the category with advanced parameters. Then navigate to the "Network" section and select "WAN." In the connection parameters, click "Add."

In the new tab, choose the required connection type. Go to the "VPN" subsection and enter the data for connecting to the virtual private network.

For correct configuration of the router’s operation with hidemy.name, you will need to obtain the access code for the client.

To perform correct system configuration, you need to obtain connection details. For this purpose, you need to know the access code for our service. You could have received it after purchase or by requesting a trial period.

No registration is required to work with hidemy.name. Just provide your client email address. You can use a trial period to assess the advantages of the network.

OpenVPN is a modern VPN protocol with high security parameters and speed.

In the router control panel, select the VPN section and then OpenVPN. Choose the section to upload certificates to the router and specify the path to the downloaded .ovpn file from our website.

To download the settings file, provide the access code to our service in the field below. You could have received it after purchase or by requesting a trial period.

Any router configuration starts with accessing its control panel. The address of this panel is indicated in the router manual and might be at http://192.168.1.1/, http://192.168.0.1/, or a similar address. After reaching the correct address, your browser will ask for your login and password.

Information about the login and password can also be found in the manual or on the back of the router. Typically, it’s admin/admin, and we recommend changing the password to something more complex.

It’s worth noting that OpenVPN is supported by fewer routers by default compared to the more common PPTP and L2TP. However, if you find a section named "OpenVPN" in your router’s control panel, chances are you can successfully set it up to work with this protocol.

To proceed with the setup, you’ll need the access code for our service.
You could have obtained it after payment or by requesting a trial period.

The configuration files in .ovpn format are included in the archive, and they already contain certificates and keys. Upload them to your router’s settings. Usernames and passwords are not required, leave them empty.