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How do I set up the Quick VPN feature on my router?

Step 1: Log into your router - How do I log into my router? 

 

Step 2: Click Features > Quick VPN.

 

 

Step 3: Configure the VPN service: 

 

- L2TP over IPsec - ENABLED

- Username - <Enter a username for the VPN> (You will need this later to connect) 

- Password - <Enter a password for the VPN> (You will need this later to connect) 

- PSK - <Enter a Preshared Key for the VPN> (You will need this later to connect) 

 

Click Save.

 

Router Setup is complete. 

 

 

Step 4: From the control panel, click Network and Internet

 

 

Step 5: Click Network and Sharing Center.

 

 

Step 6: Click Set up a new connection or network.

 

 

Step 7: Click Connect to a workplace.

 

 

Step 8: Click Use my Internet connection (VPN).

 

 

Step 9: Configure the VPN IP address and Name: 

 

- Internet Address - Enter in the Public IP address of your router. This can be found on the home page of your router configuration.

- Destination Name - Enter a name for the VPN Connection 

 

Put a check next to Don't connect now, just set it up so I can connect later.

 

 

Step 10: Enter your username and password for the VPN (created earlier). Click Create.

 

 

Step 11:  Click Close.

 

 

Step 12: From the Network and Sharing Center, select Change Adapter Settings from the left panel.

 

 

Step 13: Right-click on your new VPN connection and select Properties.

 

 

Step 14: Click on the Security Tab, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec) and click Advanced Settings.

 

 

Step 15: Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter your security key (created earlier). Click OK to apply all settings.

 

 

Step 16: Right-click on your new VPN Connection and click Connect.

 

 

Step 17: If required, enter your VPN username and password (created earlier). Click Connect.

 

 

 

You should now be connected to your router's VPN.

 

 

Setup is Complete.