@Meridion Thank you for the informative response. That helped a lot in my decision making. I only but this router maybe 1.5 yrs ago and to not have full OpenVPN support is a shame on TP-Link in my...

@d0ugmac1 As mentioned I've already successfully upgraded to the 1.2.3 firmware on my ER605v1. But there's still no OpenVPN mode option. I'm going to be more careful and try to avoid TP-Link products...

@dsj Thanks for this info. I have searched and seen some NordVPN posts but I didn't see anyone refer to or request any update. I thought TP-Link was more on the ball when it comes to firmware updates...

I tried the latest beta for the ER-605. No difference at all so that answers my question. But I still hopefully to hear some feedback from TP-Link on why the OpenVPN mode (CA+Account) isn't or hasn't...

@d0ugmac1 Unfortunately the upgrade, although was successful, did not resolve my missing vpn Mode (Username/password) option so I still can't configure it to connect it to NordVPN :-( Not sure why...

@d0ugmac1 Thanks. I'll try it out this evening.