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NordVPN is a personal virtual private network (VPN) service provider. It is supported on various different devices and RUT9xx routers are one of those.
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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 RUT9xx routers.
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Virtual private networks (VPNs) are affordable, easy to use, and a vital component in your PC and smartphone set up. Along with a firewall and antivirus/anti-malware solution, you should have a VPN installed to keep every moment you spend online completely private. NordVPN is a personal virtual private network (VPN) service provider. It is supported on various different devices and {{{name}}} routers are one of those. This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up '''NordVPN''' VPN connection using {{{name}}} routers.
    
==Prerequisites==
 
==Prerequisites==
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You will need:
 
You will need:
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* One RUT9xx router
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* One {{{name}}} 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
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==Choosing and downloading server files==
 
==Choosing and downloading server files==
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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.
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In order to set up 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.
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==RUT9xx configuration==
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==Home network configuration ({{{name}}})==
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Access RUT9xx 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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Access {{{name}}} 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.
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Now apply the following configuration:
    
# '''Enable OpenVPN config from file''' feature.
 
# '''Enable OpenVPN config from file''' feature.
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# Press '''Save'''.
 
# Press '''Save'''.
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You will be forwarded back to '''OpenVPN configuration''' window.  
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Then 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 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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In order to increase your anonymity you will need to set your router to use custom DNS servers (in this example we used 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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Now to set DNS servers follow the steps below:
    
# Disable '''DNS servers advertised by peer'''.
 
# Disable '''DNS servers advertised by peer'''.
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# Add second DNS server: '''103.86.99.100'''.
 
# Add second DNS server: '''103.86.99.100'''.
 
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==Testing configuration==
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==Results==
    
If configured correctly all of your internet traffic now should go through VPN server. One of the easiest ways to check whether everything is working correctly is to check whether your public IP address has changed. You can do so by simply visiting a website such as [https://whatismyipaddress.com/ www.whatismyipaddress.com] and comparing your IP address before and after you connect to server also there you can find information about IP location, so when you connect to server it should change to a different address/country. Or you can visit [https://nordvpn.com/ NordVPN website] and there on the very top of the website you can indicate whether you are protected or not.
 
If configured correctly all of your internet traffic now should go through VPN server. One of the easiest ways to check whether everything is working correctly is to check whether your public IP address has changed. You can do so by simply visiting a website such as [https://whatismyipaddress.com/ www.whatismyipaddress.com] and comparing your IP address before and after you connect to server also there you can find information about IP location, so when you connect to server it should change to a different address/country. Or you can visit [https://nordvpn.com/ NordVPN website] and there on the very top of the website you can indicate whether you are protected or not.

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