Best Router for VPN Client connect (openvpn or wireguard) under 250$

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Hi all,As the subject, I am looking for Router (or access point ) that support openvpn /wireguard client to make all LAN client connect through the VPN. However, I do not see any option that under 250$ that serve my purpose well. Do you guys know any router like that?

The requirement is the speed of LAN client will have 80% speed of a VPN connect directly in a PC. My internet speed is about 130 Mbps (using fast.com). VPN Client PC usually reach 100 Mbps. I hope the VPN router can serve about 80Mbps .

UPDATE 1: Nano Pi R5s works like a charm. But I wonder if any wifi ap can do the same performance as nano pi r5s.

Thank you so much.

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However, I do not see any option that under 250$ that serve my purpose well.

Any mediocre router with a cpu above 1 GHz will easily make 200+ mbps on Wireguard. Hell, even a NanoPi R4S would suit your needs and beyond.

If 250$ is your budget then you can afford x86 which performs the best (wifi coverage being only downfall with just 2 antennas). Basically a mini fanless computer. Wireguard is all about single core frequency, so the higher the better. Although that might be overkill It’s more future proof in case you want to upgrade your bandwidth and it doesn’t hurt to have as much clearance as possible when multiple clients are connecting at the same time.

My recommendation: Because your bandwith are a mere 130mbps I would keep it simple and go with a Asus RT-AX86U router + Merlin fw 388.2 as it supports Wireguard + Killswitch. GUI and setup are as simple as they can get. And as you intend to only use this as a VPN router it does not matter that Wireguard disables NAT acceleration (slows down speed for normal internet).

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Nano pi4,5,6s also less than $100

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x64 thin client, with preferably more than one GE port.

— Starfox

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Yes I got one on eBay for 40 $ used with 8gig ram and 32 gig hd. I added 500gig sata ssd for 30$

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UPDATE 1: Nano Pi R5s works like a charm. But I wonder if any wifi ap can do the same performance as nano pi r5s.

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Wyse 5070 with added 2nd eth - under $100 or less

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Take a look at the pcWRT router. It supports three VPN protocols: OpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard. Both client and server. You can create multiple SSIDs and having some go through the VPN, some without VPN. There’s a builtin ad blocker too.

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This guy seems to think the Archer C7 ($40 on Amazon) is a good one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP1ZcQBLL1k

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-1300Mbps-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01BKPGDP4/

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no lol just no ifykyk

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I already purchased Nano pi5s. Hope it’s ok.

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Are NanoPi devices safe to use? I see that their manufacturer, FriendlyElec, is located in China.

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Even the slower R2S can do the job nicely.

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I bought NanoPi 5s already. Hope it is ok.

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GL.iNet GL-AX1800

Thanks. I will consider this if the Nano Pi does not work.

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out of curiosity how long have you been using that SN?

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Wyse 5070

In what Marvel Universe do you live where Wyse 5070 goes under 100$? I suppose you mean a used 5070 in that case?

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This video has most everything I need to make decisions on my VPN setup. Thanks for sharing!

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Do you mean NanoPi R5S? Well, yes It can handle 600+ mbps on Wireguard but it has no yet have official support for OpenWRT only the custom version called FriendlyWrt. But that works also, there is a guide howto setup Wireguard on R5S here. Not sure how killswitches works for it, if that’s what you also need. You’ll have to look those things up yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3L9qlWSvQ&ab_channel=VanTechCorner