{"id":3687,"date":"2018-05-07T17:57:10","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T13:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/?p=750928"},"modified":"2026-06-13T18:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T15:06:50","slug":"set-vpn-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afaghhosting.net\/blog\/set-vpn-router\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are one of the best ways to make your internet connection more private and secure<\/a>. They keep people from snooping on your connection, and stop potentially disastrous hacks.<\/p>\n

But pulling up the VPN app every time you get on the internet is a pain. And PC- or phone-based apps won\u2019t protect your other devices, like your smart TV or gaming console. The answer is to install a VPN on your router.<\/p>\n

Do I Need a VPN Router?<\/h2>\n

Installing a VPN is a great idea. You never have to remember to activate your VPN. It protects all of the devices connected to your wireless network, even if they belong to someone else. In short, it solves most of the annoyances of using a VPN. The only drawback is that your connection speed may take a hit (though that\u2019s not always true for all VPNs<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Fortunately, you don\u2019t need any special equipment to set up a VPN on your router. You can buy special VPN routers that are already set up with everything you need, but in most cases, you can do everything yourself and save some money.<\/p>\n

Some routers come with VPN compatibility built in. Some TRENDnet routers, for example, let you set up a VPN with the standard firmware (though you\u2019re limited to older protocols).<\/p>\n

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For most VPNs, you\u2019ll need to install new firmware. DD-WRT (our DD-WRT review<\/a>) and Tomato are two of the most popular options for aftermarket firmware, and both will allow you to install a VPN on your router.<\/p>\n

However, not all routers work with DD-WRT or Tomato, and neither do all VPNs. You\u2019ll need to check the compatibility list of the firmware and installation instructions for your particular VPN:<\/p>\n