How do I set up the Quick VPN feature on my DIR-885L router?

How do I set up the Quick VPN feature on my DIR-885L router?

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Log into your router

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Click Features > Quick VPN

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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.

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From the control panel, click Network and Internet -> View network status and tasks

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Click Set up a new connection or network

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Click Connect to a workplace

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Click Use my Internet connection (VPN)

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Configure the VPN IP address and Name:

Internet Address– Enter in the Public IP address of your router Note: 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

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Enter your username and password for the VPN (created earlier)

Click Create

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Click Close

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From the Network and Sharing Center, select Change Adapter Settings from the left panel

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Right click on your new VPN connection and select Properties

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Click on the Security Tab, Select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec) and click Advanced Settings

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Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter your security key (created earlier)

Click OK to apply all settings

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Right click on your new VPN Connection and click Connect

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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.

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