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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up '''NordVPN''' VPN connection using RUT2xx routers.
This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up '''NordVPN''' VPN connection using RUTxxx routers.
==Prerequisites==
==Prerequisites==
Access RUTxxx 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 RUTxxx 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.
Now apply one of the following configurations.
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'''Alternative 1'''
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# '''Enable''' instance.
# '''Enable''' instance.
# Allow '''Upload OpenVPN authentication files'''.
# '''Enable external Services''' feature.
# Select VPN provider '''NordVPN'''.
# Select VPN server '''Custom'''.
# Upload '''OpenVPN configuration file''' (the one you downloaded from [https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ NordVPN website]).
# Upload '''OpenVPN configuration file''' (the one you downloaded from [https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ NordVPN website]).
# Write NordVPN account '''User name'''.
# Write NordVPN account '''User name'''.
# Write NordVPN account '''Password'''.
# Write NordVPN account '''Password'''.
# Press '''Save'''.
# Press '''Save & Apply'''.
'''Alternative 2'''
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# '''Enable''' instance.
# '''Enable external Services''' feature.
# Select VPN provider '''NordVPN'''.
# Select VPN server from the list.
# Write NordVPN account '''User name'''.
# Write NordVPN account '''Password'''.
# Press '''Save & Apply'''.
You will be forwarded back to '''OpenVPN configuration''' window.
You will be forwarded back to '''OpenVPN configuration''' window.
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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[[File:NordVPN connected.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]]
Now you need to configure your router to use NordVPN 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 NordVPN 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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Go to Advanced settings and set DNS servers following the steps below.
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# Add first DNS server: '''103.86.96.100'''.
# Add first DNS server: '''103.86.96.100'''.
# Add second DNS server: '''103.86.99.100'''.
# Add second DNS server: '''103.86.99.100'''.