Setting up TP-Link with NordVPN
Now you need to download OpenVPN client configuration files. For this, we recommend going into our recommended server utility: https://nordvpn.com/servers/tools/
How to set up NordVPN on your router?
The procedure of setting up NordVPN on your router will depend on your router’s firmware or manufacturer. If you can’t find the VPN router setup tutorial for your router’s firmware on the following list, continue scrolling down for further instructions. You may also check out our list of router recommendations .
Setup tutorials for supported routers and firmware:
Not sure if your router is supported and/or can’t find it on the list above?
First, see if you can find your router on our list of unsupported routers.
If it’s not on there, check the user manual that came with your router (usually manuals are available for download on the manufacturer’s website). Search the manual for any mentions of OpenVPN support. Your router must support the OpenVPN client in order to potentially support a NordVPN configuration. If you can’t find this information in the manual, consider contacting your router’s manufacturer.
Note: If your router was issued by your ISP, it probably does not support VPN configurations. If that is the case, there are routers that come pre-configured with NordVPN. Our partner FlashRouters offers a selection of powerful routers that come with NordVPN out of the box.
If none of the tips mentioned above have helped you set up a connection, feel free to contact our support team!
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Setting up TP-Link with NordVPN
If you have more than six devices that you wish to be connected to under one NordVPN account at the same time or looking to set up a VPN connection on your router – an OpenVPN connection is a go-to choice.
You can set up a NordVPN connection on TP-Link routers that have OpenVPN client settings available. For a complete list of compatible routers, please refer to TP-Link documentation.
If your router is compatible with NordVPN, log in to the control panel of your TP-Link router. It can usually be accessed using one of the following IP addresses via an internet browser:
192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
- Navigate to Advanced >VPN Client.
- Enable VPN Client, then save the settings.
You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in:
Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
Paste credentials to the router interface profile window.
Now you need to download OpenVPN client configuration files. For this, we recommend going into our recommended server utility: https://nordvpn.com/servers/tools/
In the Server List, enable the newly created NordVPN connection.
In the Device List section, click on the Add button.
Now all of the devices that you have added to the Device List will have access to the VPN connection. To add any new devices, you would need to repeat steps 11 and 12.
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How to Set Up VPN on Asus Router
How to set up an OpenVPN connection with NordVPN on your Asus router:
- First, you need to log in to the control panel of your Asus VPN router. You can do that by typing 192.168.1.1 (in case this IP address does not work, you can type 192.168.50.1) in the address bar of your browser. You may also enter router.asus.comor asusrouter.cominstead of the IP address into the WEB GUI. A window will pop up, asking you to enter your username and password. Unless you have changed your credentials, the default username is admin, and the default password is admin (or no password).
Once you have logged in to the Control Panel, select VPN in the left sidebar menu.
Click on the VPN Client tab at the top of the page.
Click on the Add profile button at the bottom of the page.
In the pop-up window, select the OpenVPN tab and fill in the fields:
Description: you can give the connection any name you like
Username: your NordVPN service username
Password: your NordVPN service password
Auto reconnection: yes
- Click Set up NordVPN manually.
You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in:
Copy the credentials using the “Copy” buttons on the right:
Now you need to download the OpenVPN client configuration files. We suggest using our server utility.
Once you have downloaded the files, go back to the control panel of your router and click Choose File in the pop-up window.
Navigate to the configuration file you have just downloaded and click Open.
Click Upload. You should see the message Complete! when the file has been uploaded successfully.
Leave the box next to “Import the CA file or edit the .ovpn file manually” unchecked and click OK.
In the VPN Client tab, you will see the created connection. Click Activate to connect your router to NordVPN. Please note that you can create only one OpenVPN connection.
A blue checkmark should appear in the Connection Status column, indicating that you are now connected to VPN on Asus router.
Your IP address and protection status will be visible at the top of the nordvpn.com page. Please make sure to refresh the webpage, as it might be loaded from the cache.
To disconnect from NordVPN, click on the Deactivate button, which appears instead of the Activate button in the Connection column.
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