The OpenVPN setup consists of several steps: getting and editing the configuration file, uploading it to an Asus router, and connecting devices to VPN.

Getting the сonfiguration

Get the .ovpn configuration file from your BlancVPN account.

Choose location → Other Protocols → OpenVPN, and download the configuration file.

Editing the сonfiguration

  1. Right-click the downloaded file and select Open With → any text editor (e.g., Notepad, Text, or Notepad++).

  2. In the text, find the line tun-mtu 1400 and change it to tun-mtu 1500.

  3. Above edited line, add the following lines, as shown in the screenshot:

  4. Save the file.

Setting up the router

Open your browser and go to 192.168.1.1 or router.asus.com, enter login and password for the router. If you cannot log in, reset the router to factory settings using the manual provided with the device.

Connecting to VPN

  1. Open the VPN section in the router menu on the left. If it is not available, your router does not support VPN.

  2. Go to the VPN Client tab and click Add Profile.

  1. Select the OpenVPN tab.

  2. Enter the username and password provided in your personal account. In the Description field, you can add a note or simply write BlancVPN.

  1. Click Choose File, select the .ovpn configuration file, and click OK.

  2. Click Upload and wait until the message Complete appears. Then, click OK again.

  1. Click Аctivate to connect. A blue checkmark will appear.

  1. Click Deactivate to disconnect.

Done! You are now connected to a fast and reliable VPN.

If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact our support team. We're here to help.

Make sure BlancVPN is working

After setting up BlancVPN on your device, check if it's working correctly

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