How to set up a VPN w/ ASUSWRT-Merlin (including SmartDNS & Netflix)

[@haies09]

Hands down the best video demonstrating the process to setup a VPN on the router 😊

[@RetrostyleNL]

Great video!! Helped me a lot, thanks!

[@Vpnuniversity]

Glad to hear it!

[@abdoulayeguisse8508]

VERY NICE TUTORIAL. Made me understand how vpn works with asus routers. Great! Do you think it is possible to use pi-hole for ad-blocking and use VPN for some devices through policy rules? i want to use 2 boxes for streaming and all the others device to be ad-blocked with pi-hole. To use pi-hole, it must be set as DNS 1 in LAN options and to prevent dns leak this case should be blank. thanks

[@paulnicholls331]

Just set everything up, fantastic

[@Vpnuniversity]

Right on!

[@SmedleyButler1]

Great video! Question: do you know how to 1) install the feature or "johns" fork of Merlin software that allows control of the transmission power and beacon interval? I don't need full power and want it to run cool/last long. 2) make sure its the correct file size. No malware?

[@NorthBorneoStudio]

good day sir, if i pair modem b618 with ac86u, is it possible? any tutorial pair for this one..tq in advance

[@Vpnuniversity]

You can use pretty much any router or modem in front of the ASUS VPN router. This guide might help: www.vpnuniversity.com/routers/setup-two-routers-with-dedicated-vpn-router

[@alfredoreyes443]

Great video! Will this work in roku? I mean my roku is at my TV then it will read wifi signal. I'm getting geoblocks. Thanks.

[@Vpnuniversity]

Yep, it should work. I just published a brand new tutorial on other setup methods if you don't have a compatible router: www.vpnuniversity.com/streaming/vpn-smart-tv

[@scottmoritz4649]

When using the PIA VPN Client setup on an Asus router with *Dual Wan* - does the VPN cover both Wan connections simultaneously?

[@Vpnuniversity]

I'm not 100% certain, but I think so yes. Test it and see, and let us know!

[@gray9877]

GREAT video, helped me so much to setup my Asus with merlin. Cheers. I have a unique problem, though. I set up my router with my VPN so I can hide my IP while gaming. The connection is great, but during party chat my friends say my voice goes "robot mode" and cuts in and out. Is there any way to make the router faster? The server I've chosen is a city away from me. The connection is wired with an ethernet cable. ANY help is appreciated.

[@gray9877]

My VPN gives me 3 servers every time, where as you are only given one? How do I make it so I'm only using 1 server?

[@Vpnuniversity]

Which router model are you using? If you're using a single-cpu router like the n66u, you'll struggle to break 15mbps. To improve speeds you should try to use 128-bit config if your VPN provider offers them. If they don't have 128-bit OpenVPN you could try PPTP and see if speeds in improve. Far-away servers often mean slower speeds.

[@gray9877]

VPN University it’s an Asus ac86u - I’ve figured out how to get faster mbps. Plus I’m going to install the Flex Qos firmware into it! Cheers! I’ll look up how to do the 120 bit configure. Thank you!

[@Vpnuniversity]

As long as they are your VPN's DNS servers, it doesn't matter if there's more than 1.

[@dondolarson5134]

​@@Vpnuniversity So you mean that AC68U will not be able to manage a 100/100Mbit connection with 256-AES encryption, because of it's 800MHz processor? It's the router I'm currently using since 2014 (w Merlin). I'm gonna upgrade to that 100/100 connection in a couple of months and change ISP, and would also like to invest in a VPN at the same time. Would I need to invest in a new router as well? What do you recommend to achieve at least 80-90Mbit down and up? Will the AC86U be enough for it? Anything else? Devices with more or equal 2 cores is the only requirement for it? Of course, I'd like to something new, something better... preferably an ASUS router with a possibility to flash Merlin software.

[@mutungiraryan]

I am running merlin on my nighthawk I am having issues with setting up my express VPN. I don't know if you can help

[@Vpnuniversity]

I'd consult your ExpressVPN setup guides and then talk to live chat support if you still can't get it working.

[@hotsauce2007]

can I use dns filter and nord vpn at the same time?

[@Vpnuniversity]

Probably. It's possible the DNS filter won't work. Try it and let us know!

[@hotsauce2007]

@@Vpnuniversity yah, doesn't work =/, any idea? the dns filter is crucial for my daily use since I have two family members working at home with laptops and cellphones

[@Vpnuniversity]

Hmm. Well you could try using policy rules on Merlin and only route your devices through the VPN (not your family members). kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCUfmmCYqZmpck

[@hotsauce2007]

@@Vpnuniversity greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat advice, thanks for the link =]

[@Vpnuniversity]

Happy to help, glad it was useful!

[@davidglivaditis7112]

Excellent

[@Vpnuniversity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@official_NelsonR]

Need a tutorial on how to configure my Asus Router with Merlin, mine is the Asus RT-AC68U

[@Vpnuniversity]

If you mean how to install ASUS-WRT merlin, it's as easy as going to the official website, download the software for your router model and install it using the 'firmware update' feature of the admin panel. It's a very easy process and there's almost no risk of bricking your router compared to other firmware like DD-WRT.

[@official_NelsonR]

@@Vpnuniversity thanks a bunch, I now have my router with merlin

[@pikachu-mt3jc]

how much speed u getting?