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Dummy001
Jul 05, 2026Tutor
No VPN?
Router is a new RS100. I've been all over the Advanced set up page and cannot find where to set up a VPN. I'm just starting to dabble into this and would like the router for my VPN, for now. Any idea...
HappyCat
Jul 05, 2026Apprentice
The bottom item under Services and Security:
Of course, not actually having an RS100, it is somewhat of a stretch to infer that the Product Data Sheet is accurate. Every Netgear WiFi router has had OpenVPN as part of the firmware for over a decade.
- StephenBJul 05, 2026Guru - Experienced User
HappyCat wrote:
The bottom item under Services and Security:
So "Host Mode" is just what you chose to call it.
HappyCat wrote:
Every Netgear WiFi router has had OpenVPN as part of the firmware for over a decade.
Every Nighthawk and Orbi. But the manual for the RS100 doesn't include include it, and Dummy001 can't find the configuration for it. So I am thinking that this Nighthawk doesn't have it.
FWIW, the manual does include DDNS.