• How to setup IVPN OpenVPN on the pcWRT router

    Download IVPN OpenVPN configuration files

    Download IVPN OpenVPN configuration files from here: https://www.ivpn.net/releases/config/ivpn-openvpn-config.zip. Extract the .ovpn files from the zip file.

    Add an IVPN OpenVPN connection

    1. Log on the pcWRT console, open the “OpenVPN” page under Apps.
    2. Under the Client tab, check the network you want to enable IVPN VPN for, then click the Add button to add a new IVPN OpenVPN connection.
    3. In the “Add VPN Configuration” dialog:
      • Enter a name for the connection
      • Select the .ovpn file for the server you want to connect to
      • Enter your IVPN account ID as username. You can enter anything for password.
      • Click “Submit”

    4. Click the Save button to save changes.

    Start an IVPN OpenVPN connection

    1. Click on the blue “Play” button to start the IVPN OpenVPN connection.
    2. If connection is successful, a green dot will appear on the left of the connection configuration line. In case of connection failure, click on the “log” icon to view OpenVPN logs.

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