[Wireless Router] How to set up WireGuard® VPN server?

What is a VPN?

Virtual Private Network : Virtual private networks encrypt your network connection, ensuring the secure transmission of important information and preventing your information from being stolen. Allows remote consumers(VPN clients) to securely connect to VPN servers.

Before setting up the ASUS router VPN client function, please confirm with your VPN server service provider what the VPN connection type is.
VPN server service providers can support a variety of VPN protocols, like OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP, WIireGuard VPN. Please confirm the VPN connection type with your VPN server service provider before setting the corresponding VPN client on ASUS router.

VPN has a variety of connection methods, this article with ASUS router support WireGuard VPN server to do the setup related to the introduction, and other supported servers (PPTP VPN, OpenVPN, IPSec VPN) settings can refer to the following related FAQ.

For PPTP VPN server settings, please refer to: How to set up a VPN server on ASUS router – PPTP

For OpenVPN server settings, please refer to: How to set up a VPN server on ASUS router – OpenVPN

For IPSec VPN server settings, please refer to: How to set up a VPN server on ASUS router – IPSec VPN

For more information about VPNs, please refer to [Wireless Router] How to set up VPN server/VPN client on ASUS router and connect using different devices

Introduction

What is WireGuard®?

Set up WireGuard VPN Server

FAQ

What is WireGuard®?

WireGuard® is an advanced and modern VPN protocol that is easy toconfigure, providing blazing-fast speed, a leaner protocol, and it's seen as more secure than IPsec with the state-of-the-art cryptography. The functionality of WireGuard® VPN somehow performsbetter than well-known OpenVPN.

Prepare

1) To check the specifications of VPN Fusion supported by your ASUS router, please go to the product specification page of the ASUS official website.

2) WireGuard® is only supported on the firmware version later than 3.0.0.4.388.xxxxx. For Supported models, please refer to https://asus.click/vpnfusionmodel(You can find the support model list at the bottom of this page).

For the information of how to upgrade firmware, please refer to FAQ

How to update the firmware of your router to the latest version via ASUS Router App

How to update the firmware of your router to the latest version ? (WebGUI)

3) To use VPN Server on your ASUS router, your router needs to have a public IP(WAN IP) from your ISP's internet service. This will allow devices on the internet to locate your ASUS router via a public IP(WAN IP).

If you are not sure of your public IP type, please check your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Please follow the steps below to set up your router:

1. Connect your computer to the router via wired or WiFi connection and enter your router LAN IP or router URL http://www.asusrouter.com to the WEB GUI.

Note: Please refer to How to enter the router setting page(Web GUI) to learn more.

2. Key in your router's username and password to log in.

Note: If you forget the user name and/or password, please restore the router to the factory default status and setup.
Please refer to How to reset the router to factory default setting? for how to restore the router to default status.

3.Go to [VPN] > [VPN Server] > enable and click [WireGuard® VPN] > click add button.

4. For general devices like laptops or phones, you can just click the Apply button.

If this profile needs toset for site to site VPN connection, please refer to How to setup site to site VPN with WireGuard®

5.Export the configuration/profile file

a. For phone connection, please downloadWireGuard® App from Google Play or Appe Store andyou can scan the QR code in WireGuard® App to download the profile file. Click the button to close the window when finished.

Notice:For iOS users, you have to assign a specific DNS servertoWireGuard®appbefore accessing the Internet throughWireGuard®Server.

b. For other devices (such as computer) to WireGuard® VPN server, you can export the profile file and then import it to WireGuard® client. Click the button to close the window when finished.

If you use the VPN client of an ASUS wireless router to connect to the WireGuard VPN server, please refer to the FAQ How to set up WireGuard® VPN Client in VPN Fusion

6. You can see that a new set of VPN profiles has been added in the VPN client.

FAQ

1. Why don’t I see the WireGuard® function option in the settings?

a. To check the specifications of VPN Fusion supported by your ASUS router, please go to the product specification page of the ASUS official website or https://asus.click/vpnfusionmodel

b. Update your ASUS router firmware to version 3.0.0.4.388.xxxxx or above. For the information of how to upgrade firmware, please refer to FAQ How to update the firmware of your router to the latest version ? (WebGUI)

c. Try to to reset the router to the factory default, please refer to FAQ How to reset the router to factory default setting

2. How to disable the WireGuard VPN server?

You can disconnect the WireGuard® VPN server by simply closing the WireGuard® VPN profile.

3. How to delete VPN client settings in WireGuardVPN server?

Click icon for more details and click icon to delete the WireGuard client details.

4. How to download the profile file of WireGuard VPN server?

Click icon for more details and click . You can refer to step 5 of this article to download the profile file.

5. How to get the Pre-shared key(Secret) of WireGuard VPN server?

Enable the Pre-Shared Key function and save the settings, the pre-shared key will be generated in the profile file, please refer to the following settings

a. Enable and enter the WireGuard VPN settings page.

b. Select [Advanced Settings] in the VPN Details.

c. Enable the [Pre-share key (key)] function, click [ Apply all settings ] to save the settings.

d. Select [General ] in the VPN Details, click the icon for more details and click icon.

e. You can see the PresharedKey below, click [QR code] to scan the QR code installation profile file below or click [ Export] The profile file will contain this key.

How to get the (Utility / Firmware)?

You can download the latest drivers, software, firmware and user manuals in theASUS Download Center.

If you need more information about theASUS Download Center, please refer to thislink

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Introduction

As an expert and enthusiast, I can provide information on various topics, including setting up a WireGuard® VPN server. I have access to a wide range of knowledge and can draw on relevant search results to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Let's dive into the concepts related to setting up a WireGuard® VPN server.

What is a VPN?

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that allows users to create a secure connection over a public network, such as the internet. It encrypts the network connection, ensuring the secure transmission of important information and preventing it from being stolen. VPNs provide privacy and security by creating a private network from a public internet connection.

Setting up a WireGuard® VPN Server

WireGuard® is an advanced and modern VPN protocol that is easy to configure and provides blazing-fast speed. It is considered more secure than IPsec due to its state-of-the-art cryptography. The functionality of WireGuard® VPN is known to perform better than the well-known OpenVPN protocol.

To set up a WireGuard® VPN server on an ASUS router, please follow these steps:

Connect your computer to the router via a wired or WiFi connection.
Enter your router's LAN IP or router URL (e.g., ) in a web browser to access the router's web GUI.
Log in using your router's username and password.
Go to the VPN section and enable the VPN Server.
Click on the WireGuard® VPN option and then click the add button.
For general devices like laptops or phones, you can simply click the Apply button.
If you need to set up a site-to-site VPN connection, please refer to the specific instructions provided in the FAQ section.
Export the configuration/profile file for the WireGuard® VPN server. For phone connections, you can download the WireGuard® App from Google Play or the App Store and scan the QR code in the app to download the profile file. For other devices, you can export the profile file and import it into the WireGuard® client.

Please note that the availability of the WireGuard® function and the specific steps may vary depending on the ASUS router model and firmware version. It is recommended to check the ASUS official website for the product specifications and ensure that your router's firmware is up to date.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, you can refer to the ASUS router's official documentation or the related FAQs provided by ASUS.

Conclusion

In this response, we discussed the concept of a VPN and provided instructions on how to set up a WireGuard® VPN server on an ASUS router. VPNs are essential for ensuring secure and private network connections, and WireGuard® is a modern VPN protocol known for its speed and security. Remember to always refer to the official documentation and resources specific to your router model for accurate and detailed instructions.

[Wireless Router] How to set up WireGuard® VPN server? | Official Support | ASUS Global (2024)

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Introduction

What is a VPN?

Setting up a WireGuard® VPN Server

Conclusion