New Release How to Connect TP-Link Router to a third-party VPN Provider (For ExpressVPN, NordVPN, etc.)
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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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This post will be actively updated to notify the new models that add the support for the VPN Client feature, welcome to subscribe!
What is a VPN Client?
Visit this link to understand what is a VPN client and how to set one up on the TP-Link VPN router.
What are the models that support VPN Client?
Visit the TP-Link website to get the models that support VPN Client.
Note:
1. If you cannot find the VPN Client feature on your router in the above product list, check and update your router firmware to the latest version.
2. The VPN Client product list is subject to change and might not include all models and hardware versions. Changing means that models can be both added and removed, or even just updated without warning. It is recommended to keep watching the firmware releases for your router, as the VPN client feature will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.
3. Be aware that PLANNED is not a guarantee, as the plan can be adjusted or changed. We always recommend choosing a router based on the features that are currently offered, and not what could be.
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 Do I Use VPN Client to Access a Remote VPN Server
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 Surfshark, NordVPN, Mullvad, Proton VPN, Express VPN, PrivateTunnel, OVPN, 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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Good Day
I want to know if they are going to update the FIRMWARE of the ARCHER AX 20 US V 2.0 L2TP/IPSEC in WAN connection but to discard this router and buy a competent one for my connection needs.
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Any plan to add VPN client on AX10? I don't see the reason for not having that on all TP-Links Wifi6 routers..
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@Kevin_Z Any updates on the AX11000 new update?
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Hello @RandomDude
We have updated the new beta firmware for Archer AX11000 V1.0 now, please download and confirm.
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@Kevin_Z Purchased an AX11000, from an ASUS GT AX5300, expecting I was going into another high end router. While trying to utilize the VPN on the AX11000 I was shocked to find the username was limited to 15 characters. I asked TP-Link Tech Support what I could do and they told me to ask my VPN to give me a shorter username! Most email addresses are over 15 characters. Why would you have a 15 character limit on the user name field for a VPN login? PureVPN, my username from 2 years ago has 16 characters, new accounts will have 17 or 18. This is a basic field change for character allotment, and to place this minimal limit on what I expected to be a high end router is maddening. My past 3 routers were all ASUS, and thought I would give TP-Link a try. What a mistake. Requested a change months ago and still nothing. I have different periphials that dont allow for an App to run a VPN. Cmon TP-Link, this is a "BASIC" request, just try 20 characters if nothing else!
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@JohnRice Just downloaded the 5/17/22 Firmware for AX11000. Nope, still a 1-15 character limit for your username field, guess there is no one home. Such a basic request, unbelievable!
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Hello @JohnRice
Can I know which VPN server are you trying to configure on the AX11000? Is it OpenVPN or PPTP?
We would confirm with the engineers if there is a limitation for the username and if there is a possibility to optimize.
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@Kevin_Z I guess the AX11000 should be added to this list as it supports OpenVPN and PPTP but not L2TP over IPSec.
Firmware Version:
1.3.0 Build 20220221 rel.50072(5553)
Hardware Version:
Archer AX11000 v1.0 (actually v1.36 go figure)
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saporitj wrote
@Kevin_Z I guess the AX11000 should be added to this list as it supports OpenVPN and PPTP but not L2TP over IPSec.
Firmware Version:
1.3.0 Build 20220221 rel.50072(5553)
Hardware Version:
Archer AX11000 v1.0 (actually v1.36 go figure)
Hello @saporitj, thanks for the suggestion.
Archer AX11000 does support L2TP over IPSec VPN with the provided beta firmware given in my original post, is it what you are asking for?
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