Set up remote Access with RT-AX88U Pro an Private Internet Access VPN

[gogreen1]

My router is an Asus RT-AX88U Pro. My VPN is Private Internet Access. How do I configure the router for remote access with my VPN? Are there step-by-step instructions for this somewhere?

 

[Tech9]

To PIA you have VPN Client on your router. For remote access you have to set VPN Server.

Instructions for OpenVPN Server here:

[VPN] How to set up a VPN server on ASUS router – OpenVPN | Official Support | ASUS Canada

 

[gogreen1]

Thanks, Tech9. I can see this is far beyond my know-how. My best bet is find someone local who can walk me through the steps. Thanks again.

 

[Tech9]

This one will perhaps be easier for you - ASUS Instant Guard:

[Instant Guard] How to set up Instant Guard VPN ? | Official Support | ASUS Global

It's a user friendly setup in App of IPSec VPN. Requires public WAN IP.

 

[gogreen1]

Thanks. Yeah, that look a bit easier. I'll give that a try.

 

[doczenith1]

As @Tech9 mentioned, you'll need a public IP to run a VPN server on your router. Confirm that you have a public IP before spending time researching the VPN server. If you don't have a public IP there are other methods to accomplish what you are trying to do such as Tailscale.

 

[bennor]

Other methods of basic VPN access to one's local network using a Asus router based VPN server...
[Wireless Router] How to set up WireGuard® VPN server?
[VPN] How to set up a VPN server on ASUS router – OpenVPN
[Wireless Router] Unlock the Power of the VPN with ASUS router: Secure, Private, and Seamless Connectivity

If one doesn't have a fixed public DNS, then look at using DDNS.
[Wireless Router] DDNS introduction and set up

It's important to understand the distinction/difference between configuring the Asus router to use a public VPN service like Private Internet Access where the Asus router is configured as a VPN client. And setting up the Asus router to host a VPN server that offsite remote VPN clients will access.