In case you have a DrayTek router (powered by DrayOS), there’s a big chance you can take advantage of a VPN service. With that said, we’re here to show you how to set up ExpressVPN on your DrayTek router. So, here’s everything you need to know.
1. Let’s start this process by letting you sign up for ExpressVPN.Â
2. Once you find yourself on ExpressVPN’s site, click on 'Get ExpressVPN.'
3. First, select a subscription (long-term ones come with interesting savings, by the way).Â
4. Provide your email address and fill out your payment information.Â
5. Once done, check your email inbox for a confirmation email from ExpressVPN.
6. Then, return to the home page of ExpressVPN’s website.
7. Using the website’s main menu, click on 'My Account.'
8. Input your email address and password, and click on 'Sign In.'
9. You’ll need to supply your verification code as well, so check your email inbox.Â
10. Once you access your online dashboard, select 'Set Up Other Devices.'
11. On the left side, you’ll see the supported devices. Click on 'Manual Configuration.'
12. On the right, select 'PPTP & L2TP/IPSec.'
13. This is when you'll see your username and password – so make a note of those.Â
14. Also, pick a server just below and make a note of its server address.Â
15. Now, log in to your DrayTek router using the 192.168.1.1 IP (input it in the Address bar).
16. Input your router’s username and password (both should be 'admin' by default).Â
17. Then, navigate to VPN & Remote Access > LAN to LAN.Â
18. In the 'Index' column, select a number to create a new VPN profile.Â
19. Then, access the newly created VPN profile. We’ll need to edit its parameters.Â
20. First, fill out the 'Common Settings' fields by following the instructions below.Â
21. Then, fill out the 'Dial-Out Settings' segment, as per the instructions below.Â
22. You also need to fill out the 'TCP/IP Settings' fields, as instructed below.Â
23. Then, you can configure split tunneling on a DrayTek router.Â
24. Using the left-placed sidebar, navigate to Routing > Load-Balance/Route Policy.Â
25. In the 'Index' column, select a number to create a new route.Â
26. Now, you’ll need to fill out a number of fields, as explained just below.Â
27. Select 'OK.' From this moment on, your traffic will flow as per your instructions.Â
28. To check if everything is correct, navigate to VPN > Connection Management.Â
29. Your VPN connection should be displayed in the 'VPN Connection Status' segment.Â
30. If you’d like to disconnect, navigate to VPN and Remote Access > LAN to LAN.Â
31. Under 'Common Settings,' uncheck the 'Enable This Profile' option.Â
32. Lastly, press 'OK' to confirm your decision. That’s it!
That would be all on how to set up and use ExpressVPN on a DrayTek DrayOS router. In case you have any questions, know that you can count on us. Just make sure to post your comment below. And lastly, thank you for reading!