
If you can’t connect, retry the steps above or repeat the process with a different OpenVPN configuration file. Once the connection is successful, you will see under Connection Status.Ĭheck your location and IP address to confirm the VPN connection is working. ovpn file: Upload the file you downloaded above. Password: Copy the ExpressVPN manual configuration password you found above.Username: Copy the ExpressVPN manual configuration username you found above.Description: Something to help you recognize the VPN connection.Select the OpenVPN tab, then fill out the following details: By default, they are both admin.Īt the top, click the VPN Client tab. Sign in with your router’s username and password. If the address for your router’s admin panel was changed in the past, and you cannot remember it, you can find it in your device’s settings. In your browser’s address bar, enter to access the router admin panel. The following video demonstrates the setup process using Asus stock firmware. If you are unable to connect on your router or see a DNS leak, please contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance. add # in front of the keysize ( #keysize 256).Īlternatively, you can ignore the warning without any negative effects.If you want to remove this warning, open the.

This warning message will not affect VPN functionality as OpenVPN 2.6 will simply ignore the line with no further consequence.

This is due to ExpressVPN having the keysize option in the. Important: While running OpenVPN 2.6, you may encounter a warning saying “–keysize is DEPRECATED”. Important: This tutorial only works for the following Asus routers: If you are located in a country with a high level of internet censorship, you are recommended to use the ExpressVPN app for a more stable VPN connection. If your router does not support AES-NI (e.g., Asus RT-AC86U), you may experience occasional speed issues while using the OpenVPN manual configuration. Important: The OpenVPN manual configuration does not offer the same security and privacy benefits as the ExpressVPN app.

To use the full list of VPN locations, use the app setup. Not all ExpressVPN locations may be available for manually configured connections. This tutorial will show you how to set up ExpressVPN on your Asus router using the OpenVPN protocol. Love ExpressVPN? Want a free month? Refer a Friend Now Want easy app setup? If you have an Asus RT-AC68U (up to v3), RT-AC87U, RT-AC56R, RT-AC56S, or RT-AC56U, you can set up the ExpressVPN app for routers.
