Installing a VPN directly on your router is one of the most effective ways to protect every device on a home network — including Smart TVs, game consoles, and connected devices that don't support a dedicated VPN app.

Advantages of a router VPN

  • Extended protection: every device on the network is automatically covered
  • Incompatible devices: Smart TVs, consoles, connected devices
  • A single VPN connection for the whole household
  • Always on: no need to enable the VPN on each device

Routers compatible with PureVPN

PureVPN works notably with:

  • Asus: AC86U, AC68U, AX88U (Merlin firmware)
  • DD-WRT: most flashable routers
  • Tomato: Tomato-compatible routers
  • pfSense: for advanced users
  • OpenWRT: compatible routers

Installation guide (DD-WRT)

Requirements

  • Router with DD-WRT firmware installed
  • Active PureVPN account
  • Access to the router's admin interface

Step 1: retrieve your PureVPN credentials

Log in to your PureVPN account → My Account → Manual Setup → OpenVPN.

Step 2: configure DD-WRT

  1. Access the admin interface (usually 192.168.1.1)
  2. Services → VPN → OpenVPN Client
  3. Enable the OpenVPN client
  4. Enter your PureVPN credentials
  5. Import the provided .ovpn configuration file

Step 3: configure DNS

Configure the DNS servers recommended by your VPN provider to avoid DNS leaks.

Step 4: verification

Check your IP address from a device connected to the network. It should match the country of the chosen VPN server, confirming that the tunnel is working correctly.

Alternative option: pre-configured router

PureVPN offers pre-configured routers in partnership with specialized resellers, for a simplified installation without manual setup.

Conclusion

A VPN installed on a router is a good investment for the overall security of your home network. PureVPN makes this setup accessible even to users with little networking experience.