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How To Enable VPN Feature On Netgear Router In Windows by johnmhaynes: 7:24am On Aug 01, 2019
A VPN or we say Virtual Private Network allows you to use the Internet to more securely access your when you are far from home or office premises. All you need to install the Open VPN software on every Windows computer that you schedule to practice for VPN network connections during the Netgear router setup.

Virtual Private Network uses a Dynamic Domain Name System to communicate with your Netgear router. All you need to enable each Dynamic Domain Name before enabling the VPN feature.

How to Setup a Virtual Private Network with router login?

1. Launch any of your web browser from your computer or laptop device that is connected with your Netgear router's network.

2. Enter routerlogin in the URL address bar and hit the Enter key.

3. Now enter the Netgear router's username and password. The username is “admin” and the password is “password”. Both the username and password are in the low case sensitive.

4. Choice the Advanced option >>> Advanced Setup >>> VPN Service. The VPN service page will appear on the desktop's screen.

5. Choice the Enable VPN service and click on the Apply button.

6. Specify your VPN service settings on the page.

7. Tap the Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.

8. In the windows installer section, double-click on the OpenVPN-install-Bleep-Bleep.exe link.

9. Download and install the Open VPN software, click the VPN-install-Bleep-Bleep.exe file.

10. Tap on the Next button.

11. Click on the I Agree with the button to confirm the license agreement.

12. To specify the destination folder, tap on the browse button and then choose the destination folder.

13. Now tap on the Finish button.

14. Unzip or extract the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them to the VPN client installed folder on your device.

15. For the client-end device with Windows operating system, adjust or modify the VPN interface name as NETGEAR-VPN:

- Turn on your computer and visit the Network page. If you are using Windows 10 operating system, then choose the Control panel >>> Network and Sharing Center >>> Change Adapter settings.
- In the local area connection list, search for the local area connection with the device name and then tap on Windows Adapter.
- Choice the local area connection and shift its name to NETGEAR-VPN.
- If you do not change or alter the VPN interface name, you may find the VPN tunnel connection failure.

Important Key Point: Before proceeding towards the VPN configuration in your Netgear router, make sure that you are using the latest Netgear firmware version, for smooth and flawless configuration.


Many think that why there is a need for a private VPN. Why do we need to use a VPN? So let's check it out.

Why Should I Prefer VPN on your Personal Netgear Router?

As time and technology have progressed, VPN's benefits have been spread more extensively by clients other than just many organizations and firms. The majority, organizations, and firms have begun with the usage of VPN to set up a confidentially communicate over public networks to send data, video, and voice.

It is one of the best options for remote organizations and workers with global partners and remote offices to share their firm's private data manner. Even now the personal users prefer the VPN to increase the privacy and security level, to access the streaming channels and also to protect their identification all around the globe over the Internet.

We hope this particular article helps you a lot to set up the VPN network over your Netgear router. If you find any trouble regarding your Netgear device feels free to share with us through comments.

Re: How To Enable VPN Feature On Netgear Router In Windows by plescort: 2:39pm On Oct 17, 2019
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Re: How To Enable VPN Feature On Netgear Router In Windows by Valentinothomas: 6:42am On Nov 09, 2023
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Re: How To Enable VPN Feature On Netgear Router In Windows by Sophia76(f): 10:59am On Nov 23, 2023
Great guide on enabling VPN on Netgear routers! The step-by-step instructions make it easy for users to enhance their online security and privacy. For more tech insights, visit here.
Re: How To Enable VPN Feature On Netgear Router In Windows by Sophia76(f): 11:01am On Nov 23, 2023
Valentinothomas:
Enjoy a blazing-fast, secure online experience with Thunder VPN for Windows, emphasizing speed and security as key features.

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