How to setup NordVPN on a router?

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Hey guys! I’ve been trying to setup NordVPN on a router but I’ve been having trouble. The goal is to set up a network that I can connect my Roku stick to and connect to a polish server for my mother to use to browse Netflix.

I saw a suggestion to use a Tp-link WR902AC as that would have VPN client support, but I can’t find the settings that NordVPN describes in their guide, nor any TP-link resources that were useful.

Perhaps I made a mistake? Is this travel router not capable of what I’m asking of it? Or is there just a process I’m not aware of…

Thanks a bunch guys!

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Sadly, you will not be able to set up the VPN on the WR902AC router, since it does not support OpenVPN protocols. Nord discontinued supporting PPTP and L2TP protocols a long time ago, as they are outdated and not really secure.

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I really wish it was possible to have manual wireguard configs . Openvpn is just kinda slow on my router .

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Use a Gl.inet travel router. They are amazing and affordable. You can get them on Amazon.

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Damn that sucks.

How about if I install openWRT on it? Sorry I’m a bit new to all this, but I read that installing openWRT on a router would give me the option I’m looking for?

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Allows you to extract the Wireguard config from Nord so you can run on a router or any Wireguard client. Works well.

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Definitely seem interesting after a quick look, do you have any recommendations on which model I should choose for this intended use (literally one TV streaming Netflix?)

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FYI: https://www.pcwrt.com/2020/06/how-to-setup-nordvpn-openvpn-on-the-pcwrt-router/

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If OpenWRT is supported on that router, then that would be a fine option. Look into running Wireguard though. OpenVPN will be very slow on the router.

If OpenWRT is not supported on the router, the Belkin RT3200 from Walmart for $50 (assuming you are in the US) cannot be beat. Full OpenWRT support.

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Thanks ! That would be great . My only issue is that I run windows so some of the Ubuntu terminal commands might not work out for me .

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watch out some vpn IPs will get blocked very quickly. Use dedicated VPNs. If you are looking for a hardware dedicated VPN solution have a look at flashedrouter.com