How to setup AirVPN OpenVPN on the pcWRT router

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• on July 25, 2020
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Download OpenVPN configuration files

1. Log in to your AirVPN account.
2. In the client area, go to Config Generator to generate an OpenVPN configuration file.
   

Add an AirVPN 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 AirVPN OpenVPN for, then click the Add button to add a new VPN connection.
   
3. In the “Add VPN Configuration” dialog:
   • Enter a name for the connection
   • Select the .ovpn file you downloaded above
   • Enter your AirVPN username and password
   • Click “Submit”

   

4. Click the Save button to save changes.

Start an AirVPN OpenVPN connection

1. Click on the blue “Play” button to start the AirVPN 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.