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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==

You will need:

You will need:

* One RUT2xx router

* One RUTxxx router

* An end device to configure the router (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone)

* An end device to configure the router (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone)

* NordVPN account and subscription

* NordVPN account and subscription

==Choosing and downloading server files==

==Choosing and downloading server files==

In order to setup your router to connect to NordVPN server you will need to download OVPN configuration files. Those can be found at [https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ NordVPN website]. It is necessary to choose a server which can provide the best possible performance, visit this [https://nordvpn.com/servers/tools/ website] and it will automatically show you which server will provide you the best experience. Also when it comes to choosing TCP or UDP you need to decide what you are trying to achieve. TCP is reliable, data sent using this protocol is guaranteed to be delivered to the receiver. If data is lost in transit it will recover the data and resend it. TCP will also check packets for errors and track packets so that data is not lost or corrupted, but that effects internet speed. UDP is unreliable, it does not provide guaranteed delivery and a datagram packet may become corrupt or lost in transit, but you will get greater internet speed.

In order to setup your router to connect to NordVPN server you will need to select on of the NordVPN server or download OVPN configuration files. Those can be found at [https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ NordVPN website]. It is necessary to choose a server which can provide the best possible performance, visit this [https://nordvpn.com/servers/tools/ website] and it will automatically show you which server will provide you the best experience. Also when it comes to choosing TCP or UDP you need to decide what you are trying to achieve. TCP is reliable, data sent using this protocol is guaranteed to be delivered to the receiver. If data is lost in transit it will recover the data and resend it. TCP will also check packets for errors and track packets so that data is not lost or corrupted, but that effects internet speed. UDP is unreliable, it does not provide guaranteed delivery and a datagram packet may become corrupt or lost in transit, but you will get greater internet speed.

==RUT2xx configuration==

==RUTxxx configuration==

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 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'''.

[[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_1_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

[[File:NordVPN config.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]]

Now apply the following configuration.  

Now apply one of the following configurations.  

[[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_2_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

 

[[File:NordVPN config OpenVPN cofiguration.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]]

# '''Enable''' instance.

# '''Enable''' instance.

# Allow '''Upload OpenVPN authentication files'''.

# '''Enable external Services''' feature.

# 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'''.

 

 

 

 

 

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).

[[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_expressvpn_2_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

[[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).

[[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_4_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

[[File:NordVPN DNS.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]]

Now to set DNS servers follow the steps below.

Go to Advanced settings and set DNS servers following the steps below.

[[File:Networking_rut_configuration_example_nordvpn_5_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

[[File:NordVPN DNS config.png|border|class=tlt-border|950px]]

# 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'''.