How to Set Up a VPN on the Router – The Ultimate Guide

Abeerah Hashim  - Security Expert
Last updated: January 15, 2024
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This post covers how to set up a VPN on a router, in detail. You will get to know the pros of installing router VPN alongside its cons, too.

THE TAKEAWAYS

Using a VPN on your router secures your entire internet traffic under the VPN’s encryption umbrella. It helps protect devices that otherwise do not support VPN configuration and saves the time required to configure VPNs on individual devices. However, you need to buy routers supporting VPN installation to use this facility. So, if you intend to set up a VPN on your router, ask your vendors about VPN compatibility before buying your next router.

A virtual private network or a VPN is the key to protecting your online security. However, the difficulty of installing VPNs on multiple devices prevents most users from using a VPN. Nonetheless, you still have one method that assures the utmost security without hassle – setting up a VPN on the router.

But how would you do that? Let’s find it all about VPN routers in this guide.

Quick guide: How to set up a VPN on the router

Eager to install a VPN on your router right away? If you know the prerequisites, here’s a quick guide to get you started.

  1. Buy a VPN-compatible router or flash your existing router with a compatible firmware like DD-WRT.
  2. Subscribe to a reputable VPN service like NordVPN that offers router clients.
  3. Download and install the VPN client on your router.
  4. Establish your VPN connection by entering account credentials.
  5. Connect your devices to the VPN-enabled router and start browsing safely.

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