How do I set up the Quick VPN feature on my 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
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Click Network and Sharing Center
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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
