PIA official DD-WRT configuration guide (has some errors): ĭD-WRT wiki page on OpenVPN (good info, but not 100% relevant to this guide): VPN Listings and features: That One Privacy Guy’s VPN Comparison Chart
Good article on other consumer VPN companies/providers and general info:
This is less of an issue with newer, faster routers those looking for high-performance hardware suggestions should see my guide on how to Install and Configure a DD-WRT Kong Router. While this is still fast enough for HD video streaming and most activities, it is a trade-off between performance and privacy. For example, in my tests, an Asus RT-N16, which has a 480 MHz Broadcom BCM4716 CPU, could deliver a maximum download speed of about 14 Mbps. Using the OpenVPN Client feature of DD-WRT will likely reduce the maximum Internet download speed on older routers. For recommendations for other VPN providers, see the end of this guide. Bonus! This guide assumes you are a paid subscriber to Private Internet Access, with a PIA username and password.įull disclosure: I am a (satisfied) customer of PIA, but I have in no way been paid, contacted, encouraged, etc. Finally, they are one of the least expensive VPN services. Third, they have no restrictions on running a Tor relay inside their VPN. Second, the company has gone on record about their opposition to government mass surveillance. Why Private Internet Access (PIA)? First, you can tell them to donate a portion of your subscription to a worthy non-profit that works for Internet freedom,. There are tons of great consumer VPN companies to choose from. This guide shows a DD-WRT user how to configure the OpenVPN Client on an older DD-WRT router (see version notes below) to use the Private Internet Access VPN provider to encrypt and anonymize all Internet traffic on their LAN. Running a VPN client on your router offers the benefit of seamlessly routing traffic from all devices connected to your LAN through the VPN. Set the Encryption Cipher to Blowfish CBC.In an age of Big Data and mass surveillance, a consumer VPN is a great way to stay more secure and private on the Internet.(We suggest you to use UDP for better speed)
Software version that has been tested to work on VPN servers is DD-WRT newer build. Open a web browser, and load the following address: Note, set your network connection to obtain IP address automatically if you connect to your router via Ethernet.Ĭheck your DD-WRT firmware.
Connect to the DD-WRT router using either an Ethernet cable or by joining the wireless network ‘dd-wrt’.