Protect your whole home with a VPN router
Enjoy the benefits of a VPN on every device connected to your Wi-Fi network—with no device limits!
- Protect devices that can’t install a VPN
- Use with smart TVs and appliances
- Connect to 5 locations at a time
- Protect devices that can’t install a VPN
- Use with smart TVs and appliances
- Connect to 5 locations at a time
ExpressVPN Aircove: Our own VPN router
Exclusively developed by ExpressVPN, Aircove is the industry’s first Wi-Fi 6 router with built-in VPN protection by default. You'll enjoy ExpressVPN security right out of the box.
What is a VPN router?
A VPN router is any router that has a VPN installed on it. ExpressVPN software on your router can provide full VPN benefits to all devices connected to the router, including encryption and location changes, protecting your whole home.
While standard-issue routers will allow you to download ExpressVPN manually, you’ll find greater ease of use with Aircove, our powerful router that comes with ExpressVPN built-in. All you need is an ExpressVPN subscription, and you’re good to go.
5 reasons to get a VPN router
1. Enjoy 24/7 VPN
Save time with always-on protection. With ExpressVPN on your router, you'll never have to remember to connect. Any device connected to your home's Wi-Fi is protected, and our Network Lock kill switch ensures security even if your VPN connection drops.
2. Covers all devices
Get the benefits of a VPN on any connected home device, even ones that can’t normally run VPN software like smart TVs and gaming consoles. Access all the streaming services and social media that you want with greater privacy.
3. Unlimited connections
Your VPN router counts as one out of the eight devices that you can connect to ExpressVPN simultaneously on a 6- or 12-month subscription, and there’s no limit to the number of devices connected to the VPN router!
4. Optimized for speed
Lightway, our next-generation VPN protocol, gives you a faster, more reliable, and more secure VPN experience on your router.
5. Easy to use
Say goodbye to confusing settings—just click to connect. Want certain devices excluded from the VPN? No problem. Our Device Groups feature gives you complete control.
Why set up a VPN router for home?
1. VPN for all your devices
A VPN router for your home ensures that all devices, even those that can't normally run a VPN—like smart home appliances and streaming consoles—enjoys the benefits of a VPN.
2. Protect your friends and family
As a VPN router shields all connected devices under its network, anyone who connects to your Wi-Fi benefits from strong encryption and IP address masking on their devices.
3. Always-on VPN protection
With a VPN router, you never have to remember to turn on your VPN. Turn on the VPN on your router once and forget about it as it runs in the background, keeping your devices protected as long as they're connected to the network.
Device Groups: 1 router, up to 5 locations
A VPN router lets you protect all the devices in your home with unlimited connections to ExpressVPN. Now with Device Groups, you can connect to more than one VPN location.
With Device Groups, you can create up to five groups for your devices, with each group connected to a specific VPN server location. For example, you can stream a TV show from the UK while another family member watches a U.S. basketball game, another listens to music from Canada, and another connects to Australia to play video games. You can even exclude a group from the VPN network altogether.
Multiple locations
Sort your devices into up to five groups, each with its own VPN location.
Switch easily
Tap or drag and drop to switch your device location in seconds.
Uninterrupted VPN
Change a device group’s VPN location without interrupting others.
How to choose a VPN router
Here are four things to consider when choosing a VPN router:
1. VPN compatibility. If you are buying a new router and plan to install VPN software on it, you must choose a router that’s compatible with your VPN of choice.
2. Ease of setup. You can buy a router and manually set it up, or you can purchase a router that comes pre-configured with a VPN to avoid the hassle of setting it up yourself. We designed ExpressVPN Aircove to be easy to use right out of the box.
3. Speed and bands. The newer your Wi-Fi technology, the more powerful its speeds and coverage. Newer routers also offer dual bands of 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz, giving you more flexibility.
4. VPN features. If you’re buying a router with VPN preinstalled, look at the VPN service’s features. With Aircove, the software includes ad blocking, parental controls, and the ability to connect to multiple locations on one router. You’ll also get the strong encryption and high-quality customer support that ExpressVPN is known for.
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Wi-Fi Standard
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
VPN Speed
Up to 180 Mbps
Coverage
Dozens of devices
1,600 sq. ft./150 sq. m.
Preinstalled with ExpressVPN
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Up to 180 Mbps
Up to 45 Mbps
Dozens of devices
1,600 sq. ft./150 sq. m.
4-7 devices
1,500 sq. ft./140 sq. m.
Setup guides for your existing router
Install ExpressVPN firmware
Easier to set up and use
World-class support for VPN router setup
ExpressVPN makes it easy to set up a VPN router at home. If you ever run into trouble, you can contact ExpressVPN Support anytime, day or night, and get back online in minutes.
People love ExpressVPN for routers
It is just straightforward. Compared to third-party firmware like DD-WRT, it’s just easy to set up, even for amateurs.
I got it preconfigured. It was plug-and-play. The interface is amazingly simple compared to setting up a router manually. I tried to help a neighbor set up their VPN with a different provider, very complicated and unsuccessful.
A very convenient router interface and a huge bonus for me is that it has its own firmware without any complicated settings. That is why I use your product, which for me has no competitors.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up a VPN on my router?
The fastest and most reliable way to set up a VPN on your router is by installing ExpressVPN. If your router is not compatible, you can buy a router that is preinstalled with ExpressVPN or set up ExpressVPN via a manual configuration using OpenVPN.
Do I need a special router for VPN?
Not every router can be turned into a VPN router, but many can. If your specific router model isn’t supported, you can still use ExpressVPN by installing apps on each of your devices.
Do I really need a VPN router?
Having a VPN directly on your router means you don’t need to install a VPN on each device you own. Just connect each device to the router, and they’re protected automatically.
ExpressVPN works on a range of popular router models. Please check for your router on the list below.
What routers work with VPN?
You can set up ExpressVPN on these compatible routers:
Asus RT-AC56(U/R/S)
Asus RT-AC68U (up to v3)
Asus RT-AC87U
Linksys EA6200
Linksys WRT1200AC
Linksys WRT1900ACS
Linksys WRT1900ACS V2
Linksys WRT1900AC 13J1
Linksys WRT1900AC 13J2
Linksys WRT3200ACM
Linksys WRT32X
Netgear R6300v2
Netgear Nighthawk R6400v2
Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3
Netgear Nighthawk R7000
Netgear Nighthawk R7000P
The following routers can be manually configured to connect to ExpressVPN:
Asus (other models)
D-Link
DD-WRT
Netduma
Sabai
Tomato
TP-Link
Xiaomi
What is Aircove?
Aircove is the first and only wireless internet router on the market that is specially built to connect to ExpressVPN directly. This allows the router to provide VPN functionality to every device that connects to it.
Aircove also comes with built-in advanced protection features: Threat Manager, an ad blocker, and parental controls. These are designed to work seamlessly with the VPN, providing whole-home protection with one easy-to-use router.
How is Aircove different from other routers?
While any router can provide internet access, Aircove goes one better: It instantly brings all the benefits of ExpressVPN to everything on your network. If it’s connected, it’s protected. You don’t need to install ExpressVPN on any other device, if you don’t want to.
Aircove has also been built with security top of mind. An audit conducted by cybersecurity firm Cure53 confirmed that our VPN router, Aircove, has a robust level of security.
Where can I purchase Aircove?
You can purchase Aircove through Amazon in the following countries:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States of America
Aircove is also available for purchase on FlashRouters (which ships to these countries).
Do any routers have built-in VPN?
Yes! FlashRouters offers routers from third-party manufacturers that have had ExpressVPN installed before they are sent to you. These routers have been flashed and preconfigured with the ExpressVPN firmware, which means you will connect to the VPN right out of the box. Just plug it in and connect.
Get $20 off any VPN router with the coupon code "expressvpn" when you check out at FlashRouters!
If you’re in the U.S., you can also buy ExpressVPN Aircove, which was exclusively developed by ExpressVPN to be the industry’s first and only Wi-Fi router with built-in VPN by default. Learn more about Aircove.
Should I install a VPN on my router?
Highly recommended. If you’d like every device on your home network to benefit from the protection of a VPN, then a router VPN is the way to go.
Can any router be a VPN router?
No, not all routers can be used as VPN routers. To use a router as a VPN router, it must support VPN protocols, and it needs to have enough processing power and memory (RAM) to be able to handle the encryption and decryption of all internet traffic. The simplest way to find out if you can install specific VPN software on any given router model is to check with your VPN service provider.
How do you know if your router supports VPN?
There are a few ways to know if your router supports VPN configurations.
Check the router's manual or specifications: The router's manual should list any VPN protocols the router supports. If you don't have the manual, you can usually find it online by searching for the router's model number.
Look for the VPN client settings: If your router supports VPN, it will have a VPN client settings page in its configuration. This page will allow you to configure the VPN settings, such as the VPN server address and the VPN protocol.
You can also simply ask your router maker’s customer support or your VPN provider.
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