9. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN by doing the following:
a. In Windows, open Network Connection or Network and Sharing Center.
The network connection information displays.
b. In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device
name TAP-Windows Adapter.
c. Change the name of the associated local area connection to NETGEAR-VPN.
Make sure that you change the name of the local area connection,
not
the device
name (TAP-Windows Adapter).
If you do not change the local area connection name, the VPN connection to the AP
will fail.
The computer is now ready to for you to set up a VPN connection to the AP.
For more information about using OpenVPN on a Windows-based computer, visit
openvpn.net/community-resources/how-to/#quick.
Install OpenVPN on a Mac [router mode]
To download and install the OpenVPN client utility and the AP’s VPN configuration
files on a Mac:
1. Visit tunnelblick.net, download the OpenVPN client utility for a Mac, and install it on
the Mac.
You might need administrative privileges to install the OpenVPN client utility.
2. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways
•
Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN. (Applies to the AP in either
operation mode.)
•
Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to. (Applies only if the AP
is operating in AP mode.)
3. Launch a web browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
Instead, if you are connected to same network as the AP, enter the LAN IP address
that is assigned to the AP. For information about finding the IP address, see Find the
IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin.net on page 32.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information,
see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 38.
4. Enter the AP local device password.
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VPN Server and Service with
OpenVPN [Router Mode]
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