This tutorial is designed to help you set up your GL.iNet with a VPN. We will explain how to connect the GL.iNet router to NordVPN using the OpenVPN protocol.
The following changes have to be made in the web configuration panel of your router, which you can access by entering the local IP of your router in your web browser. The local IPs are 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 by default on most routers. You can access these by opening http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 in your browser. The default IP, username, and password can also be found in the user manual of your router.
1. Firstly, you will have to download the OpenVPN manual connection files.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
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Log into your Nord Account, and click NordVPN.
- Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
- Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
- Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
- When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
2. Access your device via the WebGUI. The GL.iNet IP address is 192.168.8.1 by default.
3. Once you are in the admin panel, go to “VPN” > “OpenVPN client” > “Add a new OpenVPN configuration.”
4. Upload the previously downloaded .ovpn file.
5. A new window will pop up, asking you to specify your NordVPN service credentials.
Paste your credentials and click "Submit."
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
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Log into your Nord Account, and click NordVPN.
- Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
- Select the Service credentials tab, where you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
6. Click "Connect" to enable the OpenVPN connection.
7. Once connected, you will see your connection status, including your new IP address as well as received and sent data.
8. Congratulations! You are now connected to NordVPN.