How to Install Open VPN on Netgear Router?

An open VPN service is a type of VPN (Virtual Private Network) which enables your computer to connect with your router to establish a connection with your internet network securely and remotely. For this connection, you must install Open VPN software on your device or computer and enable OpenVPN service on your router device.

To enable and connect the OpenVPN service on your router to your device, you must set up a Dynamic DNS Service on your device and a stable IP address.

What is Open VPN?

An Open VPN is a specific type of virtual private network system which is used for a secure and encrypted connection between your router and device or multiple devices or computers. This VPN feature protects you from unauthorized spying or hacking and keeps your sharing of information and data strictly private to you from end to end.

Steps to Install Open VPN on netgear router

• Install and launch a web browser on your computer or device which connects to the router server.
• Go to the site https://www.routerlogin.net .
• Login with your router device’s username and its password.
• Go to the ADVANCED section and click on Open VPN.
• Select the checkbox of Open VPN service to enable it.
• Specify how you want to use the Open VPN service connection by selecting the following buttons.

Auto - In auto mode, the router connects automatically to your device or computer and allows access to internet sites which were not accessible with a VPN server connection. If you are still facing a problem in connecting to some internet sites, please click or select another button.

Access to all Internet sites & BR500 Network - Through this button, the user get access to all sites on the Internet and also services behind the router firewall directly for instant VPN router connection.

Only BR500 Network - This is an instant VPN router network which enables users to access all services and sites available on router devices and behind the firewall but does not allow access to the Internet.

• Click on the apply button according to your choice to access the benefits.

Conclusion

The Open VPN service on your Netgear Router allows users to access internet services for all sites without any outside spying or hacking risks and securely lets them access data and information specially on those sites which could not be accessed without a VPN network.

You can directly connect to the router device by installing and enabling Open VPN feature on your device or computer by setting up a Dynamic DNS Service.