New Firmware How to Connect TP-Link Router to a third-party VPN Provider (For ExpressVPN, NordVPN, etc.)
A growing number of community users are showing great interest in the VPN Client feature on the TP-Link routers, we are happy to announce here that we do have some router models that support the VPN Client feature, and there will be more in the near future.
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What are the models that support VPN Client?
Visit the TP-Link website to get the models that support VPN Client.
All the models listed below support VPN Client (Implemented):
| Router Model & Hardware Version |
OpenVPN |
PPTP |
L2TP over IPsec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer AX20 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX21 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX1800 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX90 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer GX90 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX95 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AX80 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer GX95 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AX3200 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX73 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AX72 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX72 Pro |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX4400 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX6000 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX11000 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX10000 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AX55 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX55 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AX75 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AXE75 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX5400 Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AXE5400 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AXE95 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Archer AX3000 Pro |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AXE300 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Archer AX3000(US)_V2.6 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note:
1. If you cannot find the VPN Client feature on your router listed above, check and update your router firmware to the latest version.
2. The list above is subject to change and might not include all models and hardware versions. We will update it once there are new models or hardware available.
For other models that are not listed above, there is currently no plan to add the support for the VPN Client feature, so we will not answer when you ask if your router model will support it in the future. It's suggested to keep an eye on the official website or on the router web GUI/Tether app for any new updates. Leave your comment below if you want your router to have the VPN Client feature, be sure to include the model number.
How to use the VPN Client feature on the TP-Link Router?
Go through the setup guide to configure and use the VPN Client feature:
How to install a VPN on TP-Link Wi-Fi Router (For Express VPN, NordVPN, etc.)
What VPN Server does the VPN Client work with?
The VPN Client of the TP-Link router can work with third-party VPN Servers such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, Mullvad, Proton VPN, Private Tunnel, PIA, etc. Let the community know if it works with other VPN Servers that are not listed.
Note: If the above VPN service provider updates their VPN settings and/or protocols, we may need to update the router firmware to support them in the future.
Welcome to comment below if there is anything that needs to be updated or if you have more concerns.
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What can I do if VPN Client is not working?
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Hello @Danoe @shoeyr, thank you both for following on this topic.
Sorry that we haven't got advanced notice of when new updates are being released or when VPN Client feature will be available for Archer AX53. You may keep an eye on the website for any updates in the future. We will also update the topic once there is a new model that supports VPN Client.
@notsew32 We don't have that information either.
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@Danoe I have the same problem, and I'm waiting to see if you update the firmware and add VPN client. I look every day and nothing. It would be great if you added it please.
Archer AX53
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hi i just buy an archer21 i want configure an vpnclient.
i have a Windscribe Config Generators file .
i put id and pw that was given to me in the Config Generators.
do i have to put my id and password from subscription ? (i try but it s didn t work to )
i try to make it work but it always says me connecting never connected .
can you help me i think i missed some thing?
thanks
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hi when is the ax6000 v1 final version firmware expected.. please? It's the last on this list for a while now
thanks
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Edo1 wrote
hi i just buy an archer21 i want configure an vpnclient.
i have a Windscribe Config Generators file .
i put id and pw that was given to me in the Config Generators.
do i have to put my id and password from subscription ? (i try but it s didn t work to )
i try to make it work but it always says me connecting never connected .
can you help me i think i missed some thing?
thanks
Hello @Edo1
If you use OpenVPN Connect App on the computer locally, would you connect to the Windscribe Config Generator successfully?
Please check some basic suggestions we provided in this thread and let me know if the issue persists. Thank you very much.
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Tatulieor111 wrote
hi when is the ax6000 v1 final version firmware expected.. please? It's the last on this list for a while now
thanks
Hello @Tatulieor111, thanks for asking.
The official version of Archer AX6000 V1 is on the way. You could check for the updates in a few weeks. I will update my original post to let you know once it is available.
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@Kevin_Z hey, isnt there a beta firmware available with VPN Client enabled on Archer AX23 v1.0? Is it perhaps planned to be supported at all? It would be awesome, thank you!
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Recon08 wrote
@Kevin_Z hey, isnt there a beta firmware available with VPN Client enabled on Archer AX23 v1.0? Is it perhaps planned to be supported at all? It would be awesome, thank you!
@Recon08 Sorry that I haven't got any advanced notice about that yet. But please don't worry, you will see the release notes once new firmware is available for your router.
I will certainly update the list once there are new models that support VPN Client.
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