DD-WRT ROUTER USING LT2P PROTOCOL

In this tutorial we show you how to set up your DD-WRT router using the L2TP protocol.

Using the LT2P protocol, as well as PPTP is a lot easier to setup than using OpenVPN.

If you prefer, you can set-up a PPTP connection

If you have any issues with speed, or experience connection problems, we recommend that you try using all 3 protocols (PPTP, L2TP, and OpenVPN.)

To successfully establish an L2TP connection on your DD-WRT router you will need good / bug-free DD-WRT firmware. We recommend builds such as Big, Mega and VPN, with build numbers 14896 and 21676. If you’re not sure whether your router supports the DD-WRT firmware, check their router database

Accessing your router

To access your router via cable or Wi-Fi, open your browser and type your DD-WRT local IP address which is 192.168.1.1 (by default), however, you can change it if you prefer.

Setup

When you enter the DD-WRT Control Panel, click on “Setup“. Right below it, click on “Basic Setup” and you’ll see the “WAN Setup“. Now please edit the fields as follows:

1. 1. WAN Connection Type:

• Connection Type: Choose “L2TP” from the drop-down menu
• Gateway (L2TP server): Enter any of the server IPs that you can find by logging into the VPN Control Panel and clicking on “Software & Help“. Then click on “View” next to “Manually set-up VPN – No software“. Copy and paste the server IP address that you wish to connect to.
• Username: Your HMA! account username
• Password: Enter your special PPTP password. This can be found by logging into the VPN Control Panel and clicking on “Software & Help“. Then click on “View” next to “Manually set-up VPN – No software“

Edit connection settings as explained below:

• Enable “Use DHCP”
• Enable “Require CHAP”
• Disable “Refuse PAP”
• Enable “Require Authentication”
• Disable Receive IPTV
• Connection Strategy: Check “Keep Alive” (Redial Period 30 seconds)

2. Optional Settings

• STP: Disable “STP” option

3. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)

• DHCP Type: Select “DHCP Server” from the drop-down menu
• Enable “DHCP server“
• Static DNS 1: Enter 208.67.222.222
• Static DNS 2: Enter 208.67.220.220
• Static DNS 3: Enter 8.8.8.8

Please note: Settings / fields that were not mentioned, leave as default or blank.

When you’re done, please double-check the settings that you have modified (use the image below as a reference) and then click “Save” and then “Apply Settings”

Check your location

Once you’ve clicked “Apply Settings“, this means you’ve started connecting to your chosen VPN server. After a few moments, you will have successfully connected!

If you wish you can check your location when connected to the VPN.

You can click on the “Status” tab and then click “WAN” to check your connection. Simply click  “Disconnect” if you wish to disconnect from the VPN.

Need help?

If you have any questions, or need assistance to set up your DD-WRT using the LT2P protocol, please feel free to drop us an email. And don’t forget that you can also speak with a live agent by using Donkey Chat.

Check out our website for more information on HMA! Pro VPN and also our HMA! Help Center for more how-to’s and tips!

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