IVPN maintains current router guides for WireGuard and OpenVPN across DD-WRT, OpenWrt, AsusWRT, AsusWRT-Merlin and other advanced platforms.
The important part is not just whether a VPN service supports a protocol. The router firmware has to support the same setup method.
IVPN is unusually router-friendly: it publishes both WireGuard and OpenVPN setup paths for several router firmware families, including ASUS and Merlin.
Start with the Wi-Fi coverage and control you need, then use the provider-supported router configuration that fits that firmware.
A balanced ASUS option for IVPN with current AsusWRT router guidance.
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A lower-cost ASUS path for homes that do not need the highest-end wireless hardware.
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IVPN publishes both WireGuard and OpenVPN guidance for AsusWRT-Merlin.
View option →Choose the router based on coverage, performance, and the firmware that supports the IVPN setup you want.
On eligible products, choose “Configure my router for VPN” during checkout so the router can be prepared for the supported provider configuration.
Join the router’s Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Devices assigned to the VPN route use the router-level connection without requiring an app on each device.
These are the differences worth understanding before choosing the router or configuration method.
IVPN publishes guides for DD-WRT, OpenWrt, AsusWRT and AsusWRT-Merlin.
Both WireGuard and OpenVPN are supported in IVPN’s router documentation.
WireGuard profile generation and OpenVPN credentials use IVPN account-specific configuration.
We help pair the provider you use with a router and setup method that actually supports it.
Some routers need configuration only. Others benefit from Merlin, DD-WRT, or another supported firmware path.
Get help choosing compatible hardware, provider configuration, and the network setup that connects the two.
Yes. IVPN publishes router guides for both AsusWRT and AsusWRT-Merlin, including WireGuard and OpenVPN options.
Yes. IVPN provides WireGuard guides for DD-WRT, OpenWrt, AsusWRT, AsusWRT-Merlin and additional router platforms.
Yes. IVPN also maintains OpenVPN router setup documentation for multiple firmware families.
On eligible hardware, select “Configure my router for VPN” during checkout. The exact setup depends on your router model and chosen IVPN protocol.
Not for devices that you intentionally route through the router VPN connection. You can still use IVPN apps separately on devices where app-level controls are useful.
Start with your home size, Wi-Fi needs, and the provider setup you want to use.
