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ExpressVPn & Orbi
I have an ExpressVPN subscription but when I was about to install the VPN config on the Orbi Router, I realized that ExpressVPN does not have a specific one for Orbi.
I contacted them and they only have support for :
- Asus RT-AC56(U/R/S)
- Asus RT-AC68U
- Asus RT-AC87U
- Linksys EA6200
- Linksys WRT1200AC
- Linksys WRT1900AC(S)
- Linksys WRT3200ACM
- Netgear R6300v2
- Netgear R6700v3
- Netgear Nighthawk R7000
- Netgear Nighthawk R7000P
Would anyone know if these would work on the Orbi? TIA
2 Replies
Orbi does not support any VPN "client" (which provides a tunnel to the internet for every device on the local LAN). Orbi only supports OpenVPN "host" capability, which allows you to connect to the local LAN remotely (when you are away).
Any VPN software can be installed on individual devices on the LAN and the Orbi will not interfere with it.
If you look in the "fine print", it may turn out that some of the routers on that list are supported by installing custom firmware (i.e. not using the vendor firmware).
This is not what you wanted to hear. Sorry.
- Thanks for the reply. I used to be able to install a VPN in my asus router and I was hoping to do the same with the Orbi
