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Zyxel WireGuard Setup Guide

Most Zyxel routers (NBG series, USG with ZLD firmware) have no WireGuard support at all. The USG FLEX H with uOS has Tailscale integration only (not standard WireGuard). Recommended: place a GL.iNet router on your LAN.

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Check your Zyxel model

USG FLEX H series (uOS): Has Tailscale only — this is a managed WireGuard mesh, not compatible with ProxyLink.

USG FLEX / ATP / VPN series (ZLD firmware): No WireGuard support at all. Only IPSec, SSL VPN, L2TP.

NBG consumer series: No WireGuard support.

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Recommended approach: GL.iNet behind Zyxel

The simplest solution for any Zyxel router:

  1. Buy a GL.iNet travel router (GL-MT3000, GL-AXT1800, etc.)
  2. Plug it into a LAN port on your Zyxel
  3. Connect your devices (or put the GL.iNet in AP mode to cover the whole LAN)
  4. Follow the GL.iNet setup guide
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Alternative: WireGuard on individual devices

Install WireGuard directly on each device you want to expose (e.g. a Synology NAS, a Raspberry Pi, a PC). Follow the Synology guide or the standard Linux WireGuard setup.

Good to know

Do not expect WireGuard VPN client support from Zyxel stock firmware. The only path to ProxyLink on a Zyxel network is to add a separate WireGuard-capable device.

What you get once the tunnel is up

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