VPN

Configure supported VPN client connections and learn which VPN options are available on your Mercku router.

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1. VPN Overview

Mercku routers provide VPN client functionality and VPN passthrough support on supported models and firmware versions.

VPN Client

Connect the router to a supported remote VPN service or network.

Multiple Protocols

Mercku product documentation lists PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN on supported models.

WireGuard

Newer M6s documentation also lists WireGuard VPN support on applicable models and firmware.

Protocol Availability

Available VPN protocols can vary by Mercku model and firmware version. Check the options shown on your router before configuring a VPN profile.

2. Access VPN Settings

VPN controls are available from Router Web on supported software versions.

Router Web

Go to:

Advanced Settings → VPN

Model & Firmware Differences

If the VPN page or a specific protocol is not shown, it may not be available on your current model or firmware version.

3. Supported VPN Options

The VPN protocols available to you depend on the product and firmware.

PPTP

Supported by Mercku VPN Client documentation for applicable models.

L2TP

Supported by Mercku VPN Client documentation for applicable models.

OpenVPN

Supported by Mercku VPN Client documentation for applicable models and can use a VPN configuration file.

WireGuard

Listed in newer M6s product documentation. Availability depends on model and firmware.

VPN Passthrough

Allows supported VPN traffic from client devices on the local network to pass through the router.

Connection Status

The router can report VPN states such as connecting, connected, disconnecting and disconnected.

4. VPN Client Configuration

The exact fields shown depend on the VPN protocol you select.

Profile Information

A VPN profile includes a name and the selected VPN protocol.

Server & Credentials

PPTP and L2TP configurations can use a VPN server address together with the required username and password.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN configuration can use an imported configuration file, depending on the Router Web implementation available on your firmware.

Connection Status

Supported software can show whether the VPN is connecting, connected, disconnecting or disconnected, together with available connection information or error details.

WireGuard Configuration

WireGuard support is model- and firmware-dependent. Follow the WireGuard options provided by your specific Mercku software version.

5. FAQ

Which VPN protocols does my Mercku router support?

PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN are listed for supported Mercku models. Newer M6s documentation also lists WireGuard. The actual options depend on your model and firmware.

Where can I find VPN settings?

On supported firmware, go to Advanced Settings → VPN in Router Web.

What is VPN Passthrough?

VPN Passthrough allows supported VPN connections created by devices on your local network to pass through the router.

Why can’t I find WireGuard?

WireGuard availability depends on the router model and firmware version. It is listed in newer M6s documentation but is not documented for every Mercku model.

What should I check if a VPN will not connect?

Confirm the selected protocol, server information and credentials, then check the connection status or error message shown by the router. Also confirm that your model and firmware support the selected VPN protocol.