How to Set Up LimeVPN on Your Router — Step-by-Step Guide

Why Set Up VPN on a Router?

Installing a VPN on your router protects every device on your network automatically — including smart TVs, game consoles, and IoT devices that cannot run VPN apps.

Supported Firmware

  • DD-WRT
  • Tomato
  • pfSense
  • OpenWrt
  • ASUS Merlin

General Setup Steps

  1. Log in to your router admin panel (usually 192.168.1.1)
  2. Navigate to VPN Client section
  3. Download OpenVPN config files from your LimeVPN dashboard
  4. Upload the .ovpn file to your router
  5. Enter your LimeVPN credentials
  6. Enable the VPN client and save settings

Requirements

  • Router with OpenVPN client support
  • At least 128 MB RAM
  • LimeVPN subscription