DD-WRT SETUP
Choose the preferred VPN protocol:
Before we start an active ZoogVPN subscription is required and your device must be connected to the Internet.
DD-WRT OpenVPN Installation
You can find your router with the appropriate build by searching the DD-WRT database.
Please note that we do not offer support with flashing routers. If you need assistance, please consult the DD-WRT forums or DD-WRT wiki pages of your make and model of router.
Before you get started, make sure that:
– ZoogVPN has already been set up and works on your desktop computer.
– DD-WRT router has been flashed with the newest DD-WRT firmware (e.g. v24-sp2.Kong Mod Build r21395).
– DD-WRT router has already been hard reset (30/30/30 method) or restored to the factory defaults via the administration menu.
– DD-WRT router is connected to your main home router via wi-fi or ethernet.
– The Internet can be accessed through your DD-WRT router via wi-fi or ethernet from your desktop computer.
– DD-WRT router has a local IP address of 192.168.1.1.
– Main home router has a different LAN subnet (e.g. 192.168.0.1).
Step 1 – Router Settings
On your web browser, go to your router’s settings page (on most DD-WRT routers the default address is http://192.168.1.1)
Step 2 – Click on ‘Basic Setup’
Go to ‘Setup’ then select ‘Basic Setup’.
Step 3 – ‘Network Address Server Settings’
Uncheck all three checkboxes for ‘Use DNSMasq for DNCP’, ‘Use DNSMasq for DNS’, and ‘DHCP-Authoritative and enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 and 8.8.4.4 into Static DNS 1, Static DNS 2, Static DNS 3 textbox as seen on the screenshot.’
Click ‘Apply Settings’
Step 4 – Enable Firewall
Click on ‘Security’ then ‘Firewall’ and set ‘SPI Firewall’ to ‘Enable’
Click the ‘Apply Settings’ button to save.
Step 5 – Click on the ‘Services’ Tab
On the DD-WRT main control panel, click on the ‘Services’ tab, and then click on the ‘VPN’ sub-tab.
Step 6 – Enable ‘Start OpenVPN Client’
Enable the ‘Start OpenVPN Client’ option. The OpenVPN configuration panel will be displayed where you will need to enter your settings.
Step 7 – Enter Zoog VPN Settings
a)Server IP/Name: enter one of the following ‘Addresses’.
Please login to select VPN server.
To use a UDP connection, download the VPN configuration file here. Open it with any program that can read files and check which port is specified inside this configuration:
Enter the value from desired OpenVPN configuration for the port, for example, 1194 as specified on the screenshot.
To use a TCP connection, open the respective OpenVPN configuration for TCP and enter the value of the TCP port from the OpenVPN configuration to the ‘Port’ field.
Tunnel Device: TUN
Tunnel Protocol: UDP (or TCP depending on port)
Encryption Cypher: AES-128-CBC
Hash Algorithm: SHA1
User Pass Authentication: Enable
Username and Passwords: enter your ZoogVPN username and password.
Advanced options: Enable
TLS Cipher: None
LZO Compression: Disabled
Nat: Enable
Firewall Protection: Enable
b).Download OpenVPN Configuration Files according to your VPN Plan. Unzip the archive file and save the folder.
c). Open an .ovpn configuration file with a text editor where you can find all of the above settings. Copy+paste the text between <ca> and </ca> block into the ‘CA Cert’ text box, just like in the sample screenshot below.
Similarly copy the 2048 bit OpenVPN static key between <tls-auth> and </tls-auth> block into the ‘Static Key Cert’ text box.
Step 8 – Connecting to Zoog VPN
Click the ‘Save’ button and then ‘Apply settings’ to start the connection to the VPN.
Check your connection status by clicking on Status –> OpenVPN. If you only see blank text boxes, something must have been misconfigured. If the connection is successful you should see the following screenshot.
Once the router has successfully connected to Zoog VPN, open any of your devices connected to the router and check that the flag on your account page has now turned to the desired country flag to verify a successful connection.
Enjoy! You have now taken control of your Internet freedom, privacy, and security.
Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. We strongly encourage Free Plan users to show their support on social media. Thank you.
Still, have any questions? Get in touch with our customer support here.
Before we start an active ZoogVPN subscription is required and your device must be connected to the Internet.
DD-WRT L2TP Installation
You can find your router with the appropriate build by searching the DD-WRT database.
Please note that we do not offer support with flashing routers. If you need assistance, please consult the DD-WRT forums or DD-WRT wiki pages of your make and model of router.
NB: The H/W resources on a router are limited, as such there may be a loss of speed. For optimal speed with high bandwidth, we recommend establishing a VPN tunnel from your desktop or mobile device.
Before you get started, make sure that:
– Zoog OpenVPN has already been set up and works on your desktop computer.
– DD-WRT router has been flashed with the newest DD-WRT firmware (e.g. v24-sp2.Kong Mod Build r21395).
– DD-WRT router has already been hard reset (30/30/30 method) or restored to the factory defaults via the administration menu.
– DD-WRT router is connected to your main home router/modem via wi-fi or ethernet.
– The Internet can be accessed through your DD-WRT router via wi-fi or ethernet from your desktop computer.
– DD-WRT router has a local IP address of 192.168.1.1.
– Main home router has a different LAN subnet (e.g. 192.168.0.1).
– The firewall of your router should be disabled and the option PPTP passthrough enabled (the menu item Security / VPN passthrough).
Step 1 – Router Settings
To prevent DNS-Leaks you should enter a static DNS server. We use Google’s 8.8.8.8. and 8.8.4.4. as primary and secondary DNS.
Step 2 – Select ‘Basic Setup’
Select the menu item Setup–>Basic Setup for WAN Connection. Set Connection Type to L2TP.
a) For Gateway (PPTP Server): enter one of the following ‘Server Address’.
Please login into your account to select a VPN server.
b) Enter your ZoogVPN username and password
c) Enter the following Settings:
Enable ‘Use DHCP’.
Enable ‘Require CHAP’
Disable ‘Refuse PAP’
Enable ‘Require Authentication’
Disable ‘Receive IPTV’
Select ‘Disable STP’
NB: Check ‘Keep Alive’ (Redial Period 30 seconds)
d) In the ‘Network setup’ enter the IP address for DD-WRT access point e.g. 192.168.2.1.
NB: If this is a second router the set a different Local IP address from your main router.
e) Select ‘DHCP Server’ next to DHCP Type and ‘Enable’ DHCP server.
Click on ‘Apply settings’.
Step 3 – Disable ‘SPI Firewall’
Go to the Security tab and select ‘Firewall’ and set SPI Firewall to ‘Disable’.
Step 4 – L2TP Passthrough
Go to VPN Passthrough and select ‘Enabled’ next to L2TP Passthrough, then click ‘Apply settings’.
Step 5 – Router reboot
Go to the Administration tab and scroll down, and click on the ‘Reboot router’ button to restart your router.
Step 6 – ‘Connect to VPN’
Once your router restarts it should have L2TP VPN setup completed. You can check or manually connect by going to Status / WAN and clicking Connect box beside Login Status. Once the page has reloaded, your router should have set up a VPN-Connection.
Once the router has successfully connected to ZoogVPN, open any of your devices connected to the router and check that the flag on your account page has now turned to the desired country flag to verify a successful connection.
Disconnect from VPN
Once the connection has been established successfully, you can disconnect from the VPN-Connection overview.
Enjoy! You have now taken control of your Internet freedom, privacy, and security.
Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. We strongly encourage Free Plan users to show their support on social media. Thank you.
Didn’t find an answer to your question? Contact our 24/7 customer support team here.
Before we start an active ZoogVPN subscription is required and your device must be connected to the Internet.
DD-WRT PPTP Installation
You can find your router with the appropriate build by searching the DD-WRT database.
Please note that we do not offer support with flashing routers. If you need assistance, please consult the DD-WRT forums or DD-WRT wiki pages of your make and model of router.
NB: The H/W resources on a router are limited, as such there may be a loss of speed. For optimal speed with high bandwidth, we recommend establishing a VPN tunnel from your desktop or mobile device.
Before you get started, make sure that:
– Zoog OpenVPN has already been set up and works on your desktop computer.
– DD-WRT router has been flashed with the newest DD-WRT firmware (e.g. v24-sp2.Kong Mod Build r21395).
– DD-WRT router has already been hard reset (30/30/30 method) or restored to the factory defaults via the administration menu.
– DD-WRT router is connected to your main home router/modem via wi-fi or ethernet.
– The Internet can be accessed through your DD-WRT router via wi-fi or ethernet from your desktop computer.
– DD-WRT router has a local IP address of 192.168.1.1.
– Main home router has a different LAN subnet (e.g. 192.168.0.1).
– The firewall of your router should be disabled and the option PPTP passthrough enabled (the menu item Security / VPN passthrough).
Step 1 – Router Settings
To prevent DNS-Leaks you should enter a static DNS server. We use Google’s 8.8.8.8. and 8.8.4.4. as primary and secondary DNS.
Step 2 – Select ‘Basic Setup’
Select the menu item Setup / Basic Setup for WAN Connection. Set Connection Type to PPTP.
a) For Gateway (PPTP Server): enter one of the following ‘Server Address’ (e.g. nl.free.zoogvpn.com or se1.vpn.zoogvpn.com)
Please login into your account to select a VPN server.
b) Enter your Zoog VPN username and password
c) Enable PPTP Encryption and then click on Save.
Step 3 – ‘Start VPN’
Go to the menu item Status / WAN and click Connect box beside Login Status. Once the page has reloaded, your router should have set up a VPN-Connection.
Once the router has successfully connected to Zoog VPN, open any of your devices connected to the router and check that the flag on your account page has now turned to the desired country flag to verify a successful connection.
Step 4 – Disconnect from VPN
Once the connection has been established successfully, you can disconnect from the VPN-Connection overview.
Enjoy! You have now taken control of your Internet freedom, privacy, and security.
Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. We strongly encourage Free Plan users to show their support on social media. Thank you.
