# VPN Tunnels

## OpenVPN

You can upload the OVPN configuration file on the 4G router to start an OpenVPN connection. Please follow the tutorial below.

#### i. Upload OVPN Configuration File

You can download the configuration file from the OpenVPN provider. The file should end with \*.ovpn.

* After accessing the router's admin panel, navigate to "Services > OpenVPN."
* Go to the section "OVPN configuration file upload."
* Input an "Instance name" and click the "Choose File" button to upload a previously downloaded \*.ovpn file. 
* Then click the "Upload" button to upload the \*.ovpn configuration file.
* Click the "Save & Apply" button to take effect.

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#### ii. Edit the OpenVPN Instance

Most OpenVPN providers request their account and password input before connecting to their server.

* Find the previously created OpenVPN instance and click the "Edit" button.
* Go to the second section of adding "auth-user-pass," and input your account username and password on two lines, as shown below.
* Click the "Save" button on the bottom right corner.

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#### iii. Start OpenVPN Instance

Tap the check box on the "Enabled" column, and click the "Start" button on the created OpenVPN instance to start the OpenVPN connection.

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#### Debug

If unable to activate the OpenVPN connection, please verify if the step ii user name and password are correct and valid.

If it still has a connection issue, please copy and send the system log for further debugging.