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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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− | 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. |
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| ==Prerequisites== | | ==Prerequisites== |
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| 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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− | [[File:NordVPN config.png|border|class=tlt-border]] | + | [[File:NordVPN config.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]] |
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− | Now apply the following configuration. | + | Now apply one of the following configurations. |
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− | [[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_2_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] | + | '''Alternative 1''' |
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| + | [[File:NordVPN config OpenVPN cofiguration.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]] |
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− | # '''Enable OpenVPN config from file''' feature.
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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]). |
− | # Set '''Authentication''' to '''Password'''.
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| # Write NordVPN account '''User name'''. | | # Write NordVPN account '''User name'''. |
| # Write NordVPN account '''Password'''. | | # Write NordVPN account '''Password'''. |
− | # Press '''Save'''. | + | # Press '''Save & Apply'''. |
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| + | '''Alternative 2''' |
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| + | [[File:NordVPN configuration server.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]] |
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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'''. |
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| 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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− | [[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_expressvpn_2_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] | + | [[File:NordVPN connected.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]] |
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| 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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− | [[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_4_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] | + | [[File:NordVPN DNS.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]] |
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− | Now to set DNS servers follow the steps below.
| + | Go to Advanced settings and set DNS servers following the steps below. |
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− | [[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_5_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] | + | [[File:NordVPN DNS config.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]] |
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− | # Disable '''DNS servers advertised by peer'''.
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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'''. |