diff --git a/docs/general/set-up-adguard-vpn-on-your-router.md b/docs/general/set-up-adguard-vpn-on-your-router.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cba33f010 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/general/set-up-adguard-vpn-on-your-router.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +title: How to set up AdGuard VPN on your router +sidebar_position: 8 +--- + +By setting up AdGuard VPN on your router, you can protect your data on devices where you cannot install VPN apps, such as smart TVs and game consoles. + +:::note + +This option is only available if you have an AdGuard VPN subscription and your router supports IPsec. + +::: + +## How to set up AdGuard VPN on your router + +- In your [AdGuard account](https://auth.adguard.com/login.html), select AdGuard VPN +- Under *Devices*, click *Add router* + +![Add router *mobile_border](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/general/2_year.jpg) + +- Select the desired VPN server location and generate credentials + +![Generate credentials *mobile_border](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/general/configure_router.png) + +Please note that the next steps may vary depending on your router. We have used the Keenetic router as an example. + +- In your admin page, go to the router settings +- Enable *VPN Client* and click *Add VPN server* +- Select IPsec-client (it may be called IKE; not L2TP/IPsec) +- Enter the credentials you created in step 3 + +![Enter the credentials *mobile_border](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/general/vpn_connection.jpg) + +- Connect devices to your router + +:::note + +You’ll need to update your router settings if you want to change the VPN server location. + +::: + +## Why setting up AdGuard VPN on your router may be useful + +- With AdGuard VPN on your router, neither your VPN provider nor anyone else has access to your Internet activity +- Installing AdGuard VPN on your router secures your entire network, meaning that all devices connected to it are protected +- You can enhance security and protect your data on devices where it's not possible to install AdGuard VPN apps — smart TVs (*currently, AdGuard VPN is only available on Android TV*) and game consoles