MOFI 6500 OpenVPN Tutorial

Setting Up OpenVPN on MOFI6500 Router

Step-by-Step Guide1. Navigate to OpenVPN Settings

• Log in to your MOFI6500 router's web interface.

• Go to VPN Services > OpenVPN.

2. Upload OpenVPN Configuration File

• Scroll to the OVPN configuration file upload section.

• Enter an Instance Name (e.g., NORDVPN_TEST).

• Click Browse, select your .ovpn file, then click Upload.

3. Configuring Authentication (if needed)

If your VPN provider requires a username and password:

1. Find the instance you created in the OpenVPN list.

2. Click the Edit button next to it.

3. There are two fields:

   • First field (top): Configuration file

   • Second field (below): Enter credentials

     • First line: Username

     • Second line: Password

4. Add a line in the configuration field:

   auth-user-pass /etc/openvpn/{INSTANCE_NAME}.auth

5. Replace {INSTANCE_NAME} with the actual instance name you used.

6. Ensure the path to the authentication file is correct.

4. Start the VPN Connection

• Find your instance in the OpenVPN Instances list.

• Click the Enabled checkbox.

• Click Start to initiate the VPN connection.

• Click Save & Apply to confirm changes.

• Verify that the VPN has started successfully by checking the Started column.

5. Modify OpenVPN Configuration as Needed

• Depending on the status and logs, you may need to adjust settings in your OpenVPN configuration file.

• Edit settings such as the server address, encryption method, or authentication credentials as necessary.

6. Testing the Connection

• Visit https://www.whatismyip.com/ to check if your IP has changed.

• Ensure your internet is routing through the VPN server.

Troubleshooting

• If the VPN does not start, check the log files for errors.

• Ensure the .ovpn file is correctly configured.

• Make sure the authentication file is properly linked in the config.

Your VPN should now be running on the MOFI6500 router! If you need further help, try restarting the router or re-uploading the configuration file.