Some of these routers have low powered processors, so speed may be slower than when using the VPN directly on a computer/tablet/etc.

You must have a Residential VPN account to use this service.

Step 1
Retrieve your VPN username, VPN password and OpenVPN Configuration Files from the 'My Services' section of the Client Area:

Please note, the below is a screenshot of the Client Area. Use the link above, to access the Client Area.

Step 2
Locate the OpenVPN Configuration Files you downloaded in Step 1, in your Downloads folder, extract/decompress the zip file.

A new 'BT-xxx' folder will be created, which contains the OpenVPN Configuration Files.


Step 3
Connect a cable from your main broadband router, to the 'Internet' (or WAN) port on your DD-WRT router.

Typically the 'Internet' port has a globe icon on the back, or is labelled WAN.

Then, power on the router.


Step 4
Login to the router, by connecting your computer to the DD-WRT router wifi network (or cabled port).

The default wifi key and password can either be found on the bottom of the unit, or with the included paperwork/documentation.


Step 5
Go to Services → VPN


Step 6
Under the heading 'OpenVPN Server / Client'


Step 7
Enable OpenVPN Client


Step 8
Click Save at the bottom of the screen


Step 9
Locate 'Import Configuration', towards the bottom of the OpenVPN Client section


Step 10
Click 'Choose File'


Step 11
Upload one of the ovpn files, from Zip file containing your configuration files downloaded in Step 1

Which options should I use?!

• Port 1, 2, 3 are labelled 'Performance', these are typically the fastest
• Port 4, 5, 6 are labelled 'Fallback', these may be required from some restricted locations
• We recommend you experiment, to see which works best for you.

Step 12
Set 'Encryption Cipher' to either 'AES-256-GCM' OR 'AES-128-GCM'

• AES-128-GCM may use less CPU on your router, i.e be faster
• AES-256-GCM is a higher encryption level.

Step 13
Set 'First Data Cipher' to the SAME as 'Encryption Cipher', i.e either 'AES-256-GCM' OR 'AES-128-GCM'


Step 14
Set 'Second Data Cipher' AND 'Third Data Cipher' to 'Not Set'


Step 15
Make sure 'User Pass Authentication' is Enabled


Step 16
Enter your VPN username and Password, retrieved in 'Step 1'


Step 17
Click Save, at the bottom


Step 18
Click Apply Settings, at the bottom


Step 19
Allow a minute or so, for the VPN to connect, and check your IP

http://test.streamvia.com

To enable the kill-switch - to block all internet access, if the VPN loses connection - to prevent your real IP leaking (probably recommended!)

Step 1
Under the heading 'OpenVPN Client'


Step 2
Enable 'Advanced Options'


Step 3
Enable 'Killswitch' from within 'Advanced Options'


Step 4
Click Save, at the bottom


Step 5
Click Apply Settings, at the bottom


Step 6
Allow a minute or so, for the VPN to re-connect, and check your IP again:

http://test.streamvia.com