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Chapter 11
VPN Server
Step 1. Set Up PPTP VPN Server on Your Router
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to
Advanced
>
VPN Server
>
PPTP VPN
, and select
Enable VPN Server
.
Note:
Before you enable
VPN Server
, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static
IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your
System Time
with internet.
3. In the
Client IP Address
filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10) that can be
leased to the devices by the PPTP VPN server.
4. Enter the
Username
and
Password
to authenticate clients to the PPTP VPN server.
5. Click
Save
to make the settings effective.
Step 2. Configure PPTP VPN Connection on Your Remote Device
The remote device can use the Windows built-in PPTP software or a third-party PPTP
software to connect to PPTP Server. Here we use the
Windows built-in PPTP software
as an example.
1. Go to
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet
>
Network and Sharing Center
.
2. Select
Set up a new connection or network
.
