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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up '''ExpressVPN''' VPN connection using RUT2xx routers.
ExpressVPN is a virtual private network service offered by company Express VPN International Ltd. The software is marketed as a privacy and security tool that encrypts users’ web traffic and masks their IP addresses. It is supported on various different devices and RUT2xx routers are one of those. This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up '''ExpressVPN''' VPN connection using RUT2xx routers.
==Prerequisites==
==Prerequisites==
==RUT2xx configuration==
==RUT2xx configuration==
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Access RUT2xx WebUI and go to '''Services > VPN > OpenVPN'''. There create a new configuration by selecting role '''Client''', writing '''New configuration name''' and pressing '''Add New''' button. It should appear after a few seconds. Then press '''Edit'''.
Access RUT2xx WebUI and go to '''Services > VPN > OpenVPN'''. There create a new configuration by selecting role '''Client''', writing '''New configuration name''' and pressing '''Add New''' button. It should appear after a few seconds. Then press '''Edit'''.
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Now apply the following configuration:
# '''Enable OpenVPN config from file''' feature.
# '''Enable OpenVPN config from file''' feature.
You will be forwarded back to '''OpenVPN configuration''' window.
You will be forwarded back to '''OpenVPN configuration''' window.
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You can check whether you applied the configuration correctly. Go to '''Status > Network > OpenVPN''' it should indicate as '''Connected'''. (It might not connect instantly so please wait for a moment).
You can check whether you applied the configuration correctly. Go to '''Status > Network > OpenVPN''' it should indicate as '''Connected'''. (It might not connect instantly so please wait for a moment).
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Now you need to configure your router to use custom DNS servers (in this example we used Google DNS servers). In order to do that go to '''Network > WAN''', there click '''Edit''' on a WAN source you are using (in this example we used mobile WAN source).
Now you need to configure your router to use custom DNS servers (in this example we used Google DNS servers). In order to do that go to '''Network > WAN''', there click '''Edit''' on a WAN source you are using (in this example we used mobile WAN source).
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Now to set DNS servers follow the steps below:
# Disable '''DNS servers advertised by peer'''.
# Disable '''DNS servers advertised by peer'''.
# Add second DNS server: '''8.8.4.4'''.
# Add second DNS server: '''8.8.4.4'''.
# Press '''Save & Apply'''.
# Press '''Save & Apply'''.
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==Testing configuration==
==Testing configuration==