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How to set up PureVPN on TRENDnet router

Configuring a PureVPN tunnel on your router is a great way to ensure the safety and security of all the devices in your home.

Here you can find a step-by-step Trendnet configuration guide to set up VPN.

Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN Member Area. Click šŸ‘‰ here to visit Member Area.

  • Login to the Member Area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.

  • On Subscription tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.

  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.

  • Note down your PureVPN username and click the Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.

How to install DD-WRT firmware

  • Login into your TRENDnet router and tap on Tools.

  • Click Firmware Upgrade under Tools.

  • Click Choose File and upload the downloaded DD-WRT firmware file.

  • Click Upgrade.

Congratulations! Firmware upgraded to DD-WRT.

How to set up OpenVPN

First, you need to download all OpenVPN files. Once downloaded, extract the files.

  • Open your DD-WRT Control Panel and select Services then go to the VPN tab and Enable OpenVPN Client.

Now configure your OpenVPN client as shown below:

  1. OpenVPN Client: Enable

  2. CVE Mitigation: Disable

  3. Server IP/Name: Enter your desired locationā€™s TCP/UDP server address here. Server list can be accessed from here:

  4. Port: 80 (For TCP)/ 53 (For UDP)

  5. Tunnel Device: TUN

  6. Tunnel Protocol: TCP/UDP

  7. Encryption Cipher: AES-256-CBC

  8. Hash Algorithm: SHA-1

  9. Inbound Firewall on TUN: Uncheck

  10. User Pass Authentication: Checked

  11. Username and Password: Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can find your VPN credentials.

  12. Advanced Options: Enabled

  13. TLS Cipher: None

  14. Compression: Adaptive

  15. NAT: Enable

  16. Firewall Protection: Disable

  17. Tunnel UDP MSS-Fix: Disable

  18. Verify Server Cert.: Checked

  19. TLS Key Choice: TLS Auth

  20. TLS Key: Copy and paste all the content from the key file you have downloaded with the OpenVPN configuration files.

  21. Additional Config:

    1. persist-key

    2. persist-tun

  22. CA Cert: Copy and paste all the content from the crt file you have downloaded with the OpenVPN configuration files.

  23. Click Save and then Apply Settings button.

  • Now navigate to the Status tab then OpenVPN to check the connection Status.

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