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How to Setup CyberGhost VPN on Router
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Setting up CyberGhost VPN on your router can provide better privacy and security on all devices connected to your home network. This setup eliminates the need to install separate VPN software on each device, which is especially useful because it covers devices that don't typically support VPN software, such as smart TVs and gaming consoles. This guide will explain the process of configuring CyberGhost VPN on your router in an easy-to-understand way.
Understanding VPN and its benefits
Before we dive into the setup, it's important to understand what a VPN is and why setting it up on your router can be beneficial. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure and encrypted tunnel over the internet. It hides your IP address and makes your online activities virtually untraceable. Its benefits include:
- Advanced Security: All data transmitted over your network is secure.
- Privacy Protection: Your online activities remain private and anonymous.
- Bypass geographic restrictions: Access content from different regions without any restrictions.
- Secure all devices: Secure every device connected to your router, all from a single setup.
Choosing the right router
Not every router supports VPN configuration. It is important to make sure that your router supports VPN functionalities. Routers such as DD-WRT, Tomato, AsusWRT and pfSense are popular for allowing VPN setup. If your existing router does not support VPN, consider purchasing a router that supports VPN, or check if your existing router supports third-party firmware installation to enable VPN support.
Signing up for Cyberghost VPN
If you haven’t done so yet, you’ll need to sign up for a Cyberghost VPN account. Visit the Cyberghost website and choose the subscription plan that best suits your needs. Once you subscribe, log in to your account to access your credentials and server information needed for setup.
Gathering Cyberghost VPN details
To configure Cyberghost VPN on your router, you will need to access a few details from your Cyberghost account:
- Username and password: These are used to authenticate your VPN connection.
- Server Address: The specific VPN server you want to connect to.
- Protocol information: Whether to use OpenVPN, PPTP or L2TP/IPsec. OpenVPN is recommended for its security and reliability.
Log into the Cyberghost dashboard, go to your account settings, and find the section where the VPN setup information is detailed. Note down these details as you will need them soon.
Setting up CyberGhost VPN on a DD-WRT router
DD-WRT is one of the most popular firmware options for setting up VPN services on a router. Follow these steps to configure your CyberGhost VPN on a DD-WRT router:
Step 1: Access the router settings
Connect your computer to the router via Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open a web browser and enter your router's IP address in the URL bar. Usually, it's something like 192.168.1.1. If this doesn't work, you may need to check your router's manual. Log in with your administrative credentials.
Step 2: Go to VPN settings
Once you're logged in, go to Services > VPN. Here you'll enter the details of your VPN connection.
Step 3: Configure the OpenVPN client
Enable the OpenVPN client. You will see several fields to fill out:
Server IP/Name: [Enter your CyberGhost server address] Port: 1194 (default port for OpenVPN) Tunnel Device: TUN Tunnel Protocol: UDP (use TCP if experiencing connection issues) Encryption Cipher: AES-256-CBC Hash Algorithm: SHA256 nsCertType: Checked (if available)
Step 4: Enter Cyberghost VPN credentials
Configure the remaining settings:
Username: [Your CyberGhost Username] Password: [Your CyberGhost Password] Advanced Options: Enabled TLS Cipher: None LZO Compression: Adaptive (or if available, "Yes") NAT: Enabled
Step 5: CA certificates and keys
Typically, you will need to paste the contents of various digital certificates and keys into the configuration fields. Cyberghost provides these in its dashboard:
- CA Certificate: Copy and paste the CA certificate from Cyberghost.
- Public Client Certificate: Paste the certificate here, if available.
- Private Client Key: Paste the private key information.
Step 6: Apply and reboot
Click Apply Settings. Reboot your router to make sure the changes take effect. After the router restarts, go to Status > OpenVPN to verify that everything is working properly. You should see a message indicating that the VPN has connected.
Setting up Cyberghost VPN on a Tomato router
Tomato firmware is another common option for advanced router configuration. The steps below will guide you in setting up Cyberghost on Tomato router:
Step 1: Access your router dashboard
Using a web browser, enter the IP address of your Tomato router (similar to 192.168.1.1) and log in using administrative credentials.
Step 2: Configure the Basic OpenVPN Client
Go to VPN Tunneling > OpenVPN Client. On the first page, you'll enter the server information:
Server Address: [Enter your CyberGhost server address] Port: 1194 Protocol: UDP (or TCP if necessary) Username: [Your CyberGhost Username] Password: [Your CyberGhost Password]
Step 3: Additional settings and security
Enter the security and encryption details as follows:
Firewall: Automatic Authorization Mode: TLS Username Authen Only: Checked Extra HMAC authorization: Incoming (0) Accept DNS Configuration: Strict Encryption Cipher: AES-256-CBC Comp LZO: Yes
Step 4: TLS authentication keys and certificates
Fill in the Certificate and Key fields with the information you got from Cyberghost:
- Copy and paste the TLS authentication key, the CA certificate, and any additional certificates provided.
Step 5: Save and connect
Click Save and then Start Now to initiate the VPN connection. Under Status, verify that your VPN is active and connected.
Test your connection
After configuring your router, test your connection to make sure it is working correctly. Visit a service like whatismyip.com to confirm that your IP address points to a VPN server. Additionally, check if geo-restricted content is accessible. If any connection issues arise, revisit the settings.
Conclusion
Setting up Cyberghost VPN on your router is a valuable step towards comprehensive home network security and privacy. Although the configuration process may seem complicated, following these steps can simplify the task. Make sure all credentials and configurations entered match the credentials and configurations provided by Cyberghost. By setting up the VPN on your router, you ensure that all connected devices benefit from the security, privacy, and content access advantages of a VPN.
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