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

Log into your router

Click Features > Quick VPN

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.

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

Click Set up a new connection or network

Click Connect to a workplace

Click Use my Internet connection (VPN)

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

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

Click Create

Click Close

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

Right click on your new VPN connection and select Properties

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

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

Click OK to apply all settings

Right click on your new VPN Connection and click Connect

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.