Setting Up NordVPN on Your Router with DD-WRT

If you're looking to secure your home network by setting up a VPN, NordVPN is one of the most popular and reliable options out there. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, it's easy to get started and enjoy the benefits of a VPN-protected connection. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to set up NordVPN on your router using DD-WRT firmware.

Step 1: Obtain Your NordVPN Service Credentials

To start, you need to obtain your NordVPN service credentials from the Nord Account dashboard. Once logged in, click on the 'Advanced Options' tab and select 'Enable' to reveal additional options. You'll find your Username and Password fields here, which you'll need later.

Step 2: Configure Your Router's OpenVPN Client

Next, navigate to the DD-WRT Administrative Interface by logging into your router's web interface. Go to Setup > Basic Setup and click on 'Advanced Routing' > 'OpenVPN Client.' Set the Start OpenVPN Client to Enable, which will allow you to access the necessary configuration options.

Step 3: Download the UDP or TCP Configuration File

Click on 'Show available protocols' and download the UDP or TCP configuration file. This file is essential for setting up your NordVPN connection later in this tutorial.

Step 4: Configure Your Router's Network Settings

In the DD-WRT Administrative Interface, navigate to Setup > Basic Setup > Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). Here, you'll need to set the NordVPN DNS addresses as follows:

* Set the primary DNS address to 1.0.0.6

* Set the secondary DNS address to 1.0.0.7

Step 5: Connect to a NordVPN Server

Now it's time to connect to a NordVPN server. You can find the server hostname under the server title in the DD-WRT interface. For this tutorial, we used `us-north-virginia`, but you should connect to a server suggested by NordVPN.

Step 6: Save and Apply Your Settings

Once you've connected to your chosen NordVPN server, save your settings and apply them to your router. This will ensure that your IP address remains private and secure.

That's it! With these steps, you should now have NordVPN set up on your router using DD-WRT firmware. Remember to check if your router supports DD-WRT firmware before proceeding. If not, you can learn how to install the firmware on a supported router here.

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