Installing a VPN on the Avtex AMR985 Wi-Fi router

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    In this video I share step by step how to install a VPN connection on the Avtex AMR985 mobile Wi-Fi router
    I use Nord VPN to gain access to shows that are limited in the UK and have done for around 9 years. This video is not sponsored, but head over to nordvpn.com for deals they are running on their subscriptions
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    CHAPTERS
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    0:00 Introduction
    01:56 Why use a VPN
    02:24 Why install on the router
    03:03 Getting started
    03:47 VPN Account
    04:37 DNS Server address
    05:14 Open VPN Configuration file
    06:11 Create US VPN Profile
    07:46 Update DNS Settings
    08:47 Reboot router
    09:02 Checking its running
    09:36 Checking differences on TH-cam
    09:57 Adding UK profile
    10:28 showing UK TH-cam
    11:01 Netflix UK working
    11:28 Switching to US profile
    11:50 Netflix US working
    12:17 Smart TV using VPN
    15:41 Conclusion

ความคิดเห็น • 76

  • @richh6790
    @richh6790 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video Dan - we'll all be doing our CCNA in no time with more content like this 😉
    Cheers,
    Rich.

  • @stevejoel7045
    @stevejoel7045 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, just ordered a new Bailey Unicorn and we are having the Avtex router fitted (as it is pre wired). We will be using the caravan in France so a VPN is essential. The Avtex router seems a decent bit of kit and you just showed that. Thanks

  • @willowman15
    @willowman15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think i need to watch this about 10 times before i understand it all. Great video though Dan

  • @CaravanVlogger
    @CaravanVlogger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, excellent explanation and all straightforward enough. I'm not sure I've managed to secure permission to get one fitted yet :-) (Well actually secure permission to pay for it!) I have a couple of months to work on it though! I've used Nord VPN in the past and it's very good.

  • @brennigjones
    @brennigjones ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely demonstrated. We don't use TV in the caravan or on the boat, but it was a good, clear demonstration. I've been using NordVPN on my phone and laptop for a few years, it's a slick service

  • @jphouhton5337
    @jphouhton5337 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have Nord vpn at home very happy with it over Surf shark, Now I'll change my Netgear night hawk tor the AVTex router for my caravan. Great video very informative.

    • @jphouhton5337
      @jphouhton5337 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dan bit of info from me (G4uag) aI believe you are a radio ham. I use the EE sim 120 GB that lasts for one year from Argos £50.00 also have you done the speed tests from both routers?? Will order the avtex tomorrow.

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, yes guilty as charged - also a ham (M0TGN) thats a great Sim, we use Sky as we can roll over data. we have quite a small data contract, but because we dont use it all the time, we can roll data over etc. we have a 10Gb Sim (£10 PM) , and well over 500Gb in the piggy bank.
      As for speed tests - ive bought some adapters to plug the external antennas in and I will be comparing the results from the Huawei, the Netgear & Avtex. I expect the netgear to be the quickest, but the features on the Avtex smash it out of the park.
      Hope that helps
      Dan

  • @roymorgan138
    @roymorgan138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dan thank you so much for this upload as it will help me big time as I’m looking at a 3 month stay over in Spain, and the wife will be made up to have catch-up on iPlayer for east Enders 😂😂.

  • @fungunstv9264
    @fungunstv9264 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dan, brilliant demonstration and explanation as ever with your videos. I have saved the video so I can have a go. Bought the AVTEX 6 months ago but had no idea I could do this with it….👍🏻
    so if I have followed correctly, when I go to France next year I set my VPN destination as the UK so we can watch British channel’s/iPlayer/Netflix/Prime etc etc?

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s 100% spot on. You can set a UK profile now, and test it before you go. 👍

    • @fungunstv9264
      @fungunstv9264 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheTrudgians brilliant 👍🏻 thank you, I will definitely do that, hopefully it will improve my legendary Dad points with the kids 🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @webgibs
    @webgibs ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou..great help ...once you add the Vpn locations and save can you switch from say USA to UK quickly?

  • @HowardB54
    @HowardB54 ปีที่แล้ว

    After watching your latest video about mifi /AVTEX speed tests - I watched this VPN vlog again.
    I got out my DLink 4G router we use in caravan and fired it up at home and found could no longer get online with the fitted EE sim.
    This was a 120Gb 12 month prepaid SIM. and I knew we hadn’t used it much .
    Long story short - spoke to EE who said if it’s not used for 3 months the sim is deactivated.
    Pain as I had over 82Gb left
    Anyway after a moan they re -activated it so no problem.
    I use Surfshark VPN on my iPhone / iPad and firestick and find it very good
    I looked at installing it on the router as per your vlog but then thought sometimes we connect the firestick via 4G router , ( EE) and sometimes tether to iPhone (Three) and ( very) occasionally to site WIFi 😂.
    I figured installing on router would not be as versatile as on the firestick itself.
    Anyway bottom line thanks for your ( as always) informative and clear vlog Dan.
    Now need to work out how to vpn the Sky Q box
    Cheers
    Howard 👍🏻

  • @Neaskemenna68
    @Neaskemenna68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as usual. Probably worth mentioning that all VPN's are not equal...Nord is probably one of the best for getting around geo blocking. I am coming to the end of a cyberghost subscription and will not be renewing. Many apps like iPlayer are able to determine that I am using a VPN and therefore block me.

  • @CASHO76
    @CASHO76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant helpful content as always. When you select the US VPN and then try to go on Netflix will your UK Netflix log in details work?

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Craig, on the app i use my standard log in no matter the profile. This is on the Smart TV, the app on my phone etc, but on any web browser, I need to log in while using the UK profile, then switch over. To be honest, i've never had Netflix working correctly on FireFox, way before i fiddled with VPN connections etc.

    • @CASHO76
      @CASHO76 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheTrudgians ah ok, I’ll defo be doing similar to your set up when we get another van as mines getting wrote off. Hitch failed, lucky wasn’t on the motorway…

    • @HowardB54
      @HowardB54 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use Surfshark on a firestick and use Netflix login as per normal
      When vpn set to UK then I get the usual Top films in uk etc
      If I switch my “location” to USA then it shows Top Films in USA
      You can search for films etc only showing in USA and try - they will be visible but switch back to Uk and they’re no longer visible
      H

  • @pauldunham4336
    @pauldunham4336 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dan brilliant video as always. I noticed when you selected UK or USA the check box for the other remained ticked. What would happen if you left both ticked please?

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Paul, well ive not done it, so will have to check, but i imagine only 1 connection will work, which one and if started from cold boot up, i would think its the first in the list. I will check however and get back to you.

  • @chrisdenison6550
    @chrisdenison6550 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dan,
    Just found this presentation - brilliant - I don’t suppose you have documented this process as your presentation was a little zap zap to fast for my 70 year old brain?? Lol. I’ve still got my MR1 router and Ariel setup and do have Nord VPN and agree with you is the next option and been doing it for yonks- cheers Chris “ The Aussie living in The Netherlands “🇦🇺🍾

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll write somthing up on our blog, as a step by step guide. 👍

    • @chrisdenison6550
      @chrisdenison6550 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant - sorry what’s you blog post address Dan? 🙏🙏👌

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apart from being able to watch UK programmes when in Europe, is there another reason for installing a VPN on my AVTEX AMR985? Ie web security? Or for the Firestick which we use in our TV, please?

  • @colinmew7139
    @colinmew7139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dan I expect it’s very good but I’m lost so I will just go on holiday

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem Colin, i appreciate this will not be for everyone - but there is very little info on this currently on line, so hopefully it will help someone.
      Take care

  • @jamiedean8289
    @jamiedean8289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay bit more clued up on this now so thanks… Once profiles are created how do you revert back to auto factory settings- so you pick up your actual location?

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Jamie, just disable the profiles. Also if you do that reset the DNS settings and finish up with a reboot. I suppose you could add your peer DNS and have the Nord servers as 3 & 4 in the list. Hope that helps.

    • @jamiedean8289
      @jamiedean8289 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheTrudgians nice one, thanks for the good content 👍🏻

  • @davidkerr1207
    @davidkerr1207 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this Avtex product. I have a Sky Q box in our motorhome. I need the WiFi link to it to work so I can use voice commands and catch up. But I don’t want sky to know I am out of the U.K. so….do I set the VPN to a U.K. site????

  • @jeremyhorn8298
    @jeremyhorn8298 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, just tried it on Avtex AMR994X and it’s a completely different interface. Avtex can’t help. Ideas?

  • @TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr
    @TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dan, this is brilliant, thanks for sharing. Can I ask. We are going to France next week, should I set my Avtex up with a UK ip address before I go, so that when I get there it thinks we are in the UK? And then I would be able to watch British tv? Am I understanding this correct?

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, absolutely - no harm in doing this now and making sure everything works ahead of time.

    • @TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr
      @TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheTrudgians thanks Dan, really appreciate you coming back to me so quickly. I’m not the most techy guy so I will follow your video and keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr
      @TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve hit a problem I think Dan? I have opened up my Avtex but I only have ‘Status’ available to select from the drop down menu at the top, I don’t have Network Services or System like you do? Any ideas? Thanks

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheVanFam-FamilyCaravann-ij2yr try username admin - password 987654321

  • @user-rz3eq8nk2c
    @user-rz3eq8nk2c 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dan, sorry to ask but have you a step by step guide you could share please? New to Nordvpn and having the Avtex wifi fitted this week. Very much appreciated if you could help.

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, yes I do. Follow the link here the-trudgians.com/avtex-amr985-vpn-install/

    • @user-rz3eq8nk2c
      @user-rz3eq8nk2c 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheTrudgians you are a star, Just joined Nord and couldn't find the download for the credentials and now realised it has changed thanks to you help. very much appreciated, you saved me pulling my hair out..... Thanks again.

    • @rogertipper5672
      @rogertipper5672 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Dan - just tried the link and it does not appear to be working now@@TheTrudgians

  • @brucelangley5886
    @brucelangley5886 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dan, I have followed you instructions, when I log into Avtex the page that comes up has a does not have the headers so cant dropdown to start setting the router up.

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Bruce - try
      username : admin
      password : 987654321
      You’ll need to change the password at 1st login. 👍 hope that helps.

  • @marstonajm
    @marstonajm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi on my home pc and router I run a NAS and use Plex to remotely access this while away either on my tv or iPad. Would adding a vpn to my Avtex amr985 cause any problems accessing or will it work like any other streaming service. Thanks Alan

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You might need to add an exception for port 32400 - but I would think it should work. 👍

  • @heyholetstow
    @heyholetstow ปีที่แล้ว

    The thumbnail on this video terrifies me 😀

  • @webgibs
    @webgibs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi followed you excellent instruction but sadly when lookin at Open VPN information screen ..Enabled shows yes Status show disconnected? ....I use Nord VPN like you help please

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, please visit the blog where there is a subtle change. Nord VPN now require service credentials instead of username and password. Ive documented exactly how to do this, in this article.
      the-trudgians.com/avtex-amr985-vpn-install/
      I hope that helps.

    • @webgibs
      @webgibs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks i will give that a go much appreciate the help@@TheTrudgians

  • @clairefromwestyorkshire3288
    @clairefromwestyorkshire3288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dan I know I’m late to the party but I’ve just watched you video and I get to the ‘check it’s working’ bit and it says open vpn yes
    Status disconnected
    Type client nord
    Should it say connected? Instead of disconnected? Any advice please 🙏
    Thanks Dan your help is invaluable ☺️☺️

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Claire. Check the link in video description for a written process. Nord has updated the way you use credentials - I suspect this is the issue. 👍

    • @clairefromwestyorkshire3288
      @clairefromwestyorkshire3288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheTrudgians thank you so much

  • @sparkmeister4706
    @sparkmeister4706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video
    Plus #1st

  • @stephendavies3111
    @stephendavies3111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have followed your video but when I click on open VPN it shows Enabled but disconnected how do I get to connect please

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It might be the Nord VPN credentials. They recently changed the method in how this works.
      Follow our blog post that details how to obtain service credentials.
      the-trudgians.com/avtex-amr985-vpn-install/

    • @stephendavies3111
      @stephendavies3111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheTrudgians Thanks All sorted Now

  • @dorothyflather5394
    @dorothyflather5394 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is this for buffering

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว

      So far really good. No buffering experienced as yet.

  • @robforrest12739
    @robforrest12739 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you still rate Nord VPN?

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      well, i still use it, if that helps

  • @stephendavies3111
    @stephendavies3111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how do you change router password

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Log in with “admin” and “987654321” all setting available there. You will need to change password at 1st login.

    • @stephendavies3111
      @stephendavies3111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you@@TheTrudgians

  • @ryanrudd855
    @ryanrudd855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because you are using a fire stick, would it not not have been easier to just install Nord VPN app on the fire stick, and then you wouldn’t have to change any settings within the wireless router which seems a long and intensive thing to do when it could be made so simple, especially for those that are not as technology savvy

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ryan, no I’m using a Roku stick, it doesn’t support Nord. Also, as stated in the Vid, this is done in one place, all connected devices are protected.
      Finally, it’s not a lot of effort to be honest. 5 minutes tops - including rebooting the router.

    • @ryanrudd855
      @ryanrudd855 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheTrudgians sorry I assumed Roku was very similar to fire stick in that you could download the app from the store, learn something new every day goes to ShowI don’t listen either 😂🤦🤦

  • @racingblonde
    @racingblonde ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent video but it's only for people who never leave their caravan which sort of defeats the purpose of having one.😀

  • @florenciosud8385
    @florenciosud8385 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course...if you have a BT hub router, the firmware doesn't support VPN's Grrrr Cheers anyway Ivor G6ATJ

    • @TheTrudgians
      @TheTrudgians  ปีที่แล้ว

      you'd be amazed how many routers do not support it. Thats one of the reasons why i switched over to this Mobile wi-fi router from Avtex. It does a lot !!

  • @lorenzoroth514
    @lorenzoroth514 ปีที่แล้ว

    p̲r̲o̲m̲o̲s̲m̲ 🏃