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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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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Hello,
I am testing the Beta build of the VPN client. I am currently using an IPVanish OVPN configuration which appears to work. My question is how do I test to see if the IP is indeed linked back to the VPN provider? I can run (whats_my_ip) but it returns the address of my modem (ATT combo router/modem).
Also, I have Two Factor Authentication on my Nord account. I am having trouble connecting my NordOVPN configuration. Will I have to disable 2FA to allow it to connect?
Thanks.
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f14bdriver wrote
Hello,
I am testing the Beta build of the VPN client. I am currently using an IPVanish OVPN configuration which appears to work. My question is how do I test to see if the IP is indeed linked back to the VPN provider? I can run (whats_my_ip) but it returns the address of my modem (ATT combo router/modem).
Kevin_Z: You can check the IP information by click the ? besides the VPN connection status.
Also, I have Two Factor Authentication on my Nord account. I am having trouble connecting my NordOVPN configuration. Will I have to disable 2FA to allow it to connect?
Kevin_Z: Can you confirm how did you configure to connect to the Nord VPN server on the AX11000? If possible, I would like to have the vpn config file to be emailed to support.forum@tp-link.com, then we can ask the support engineers to further analyze it. You can email the VPN Client settings on the AX11000 as well when trying to connect to the Nord VPN server.
Thanks.
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1) Enabled the VPN Client 2) click +Add server. VPN Type+OpenVPN 3) Username: email address 4) Password (entered). 5) Configuration File. *.OVPN. Enable the Server and Add the Device (my laptop) and enable VPN access. Ensured that the Mac Address listed corresponds to the laptop.
I have sent the configuration file to the email address you requested.
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For Link Aggregation: Previously only 2 ports worked for it (Port 2/3), and just an enable option. That setting was for Static LAG only. LACP was not an option.
After update, it didn't automatically go back to Static LAG option and Port 2/3. It was enabled however didn't have type of connection, LA is avaiable for ports 1-4 now and you can select two ports. Selected Static LAG and saved and it resolved connection issue. Tried LACP and worked after adjusting setting on my Synology NAS.
Great update, just recommend that people get a pop-up if LA is enable to update settings after update or something, or default it to Static LAG if it was enabled.
Also, the AX11000 Build 1.0 router it is flashing orange, no errors in logs, or connection issues. Is it because I'm running the beta firmware?
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Kudos @RandomDude for the information. I did find the service credentials and pass and uploaded those. They upload fine however when I go to enable it just sits at "connecting". I have no problems with two other VPN's I use.
Would there be an output file I could view to see what is going on with the connection?
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I Grabbed the configuration file from the NordVPN Server Tool. Can't post URL since it won't let me but just google NordVPN Server Tool and it'll be the first option from the official NordVPN site.
Make sure when you set it up again, delete the old one first, just don't try to update the old configuration on the router. I'm not sure if you can have multiple clients active at the same time so disable the other VPN before adding first.
Hope that work!
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RandomDude wrote
For Link Aggregation: Previously only 2 ports worked for it (Port 2/3), and just an enable option. That setting was for Static LAG only. LACP was not an option.
After update, it didn't automatically go back to Static LAG option and Port 2/3. It was enabled however didn't have type of connection, LA is avaiable for ports 1-4 now and you can select two ports. Selected Static LAG and saved and it resolved connection issue. Tried LACP and worked after adjusting setting on my Synology NAS.
Great update, just recommend that people get a pop-up if LA is enable to update settings after update or something, or default it to Static LAG if it was enabled.
Also, the AX11000 Build 1.0 router it is flashing orange, no errors in logs, or connection issues. Is it because I'm running the beta firmware?
@RandomDude Thank you again for your suggestions and detailed finding of the Link Aggregation setting, which would be optimized in the official version.
Regarding the flashing orange LED issue, I guess it would be also a small flaw in the beta firmware. Please allow me to confirm, is the LED always flashing orange while the internet is working just fine? Can I know who is your ISP?
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f14bdriver wrote
Kudos @RandomDude for the information. I did find the service credentials and pass and uploaded those. They upload fine however when I go to enable it just sits at "connecting". I have no problems with two other VPN's I use.
Would there be an output file I could view to see what is going on with the connection?
@f14bdriver Please try the suggestions and advice given by RandomDude, you can also check if you can connect to the Nord VPN server on the PC directly when running an OpenVPN Connect software. If that fails, that means it is not an issue on the AX11000, but the Nord VPN server is not accepting the connection, you may need to check the settings on the client and ensure they match the requirements of the server.
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@Kevin_Z Yes, it always flashing even though the internet is working fine. No errors noted on the logs either. Don't see any issues and that's without any VPN activated.
I'm currently with ATT Fiber.
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