How do I set up the Quick VPN feature on my DIR-885L router?
How do I set up the Quick VPN feature on my DIR-885L router?
Step 1: Log into your router- How do I log into my router?
Step 2: Click Features > Quick VPN
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: From the control panel, click Network and Internet -> View network status and tasks
Step 5: Click Set up a new connection or network
Step 6: Click Connect to a workplace
Step 7: Click Use my Internet connection (VPN)
Step 8: 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
Step 9: Enter your username and password for the VPN (created earlier)
Click Create
Step 10: Click Close
Step 11: From the Network and Sharing Center, select Change Adapter Settings from the left panel
Step 12: Right click on your new VPN connection and select Properties
Step 13: Click on the Security Tab, Select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec) and click Advanced Settings
Step 14: Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter your security key (created earlier)
Click OK to apply all settings
Step 15: Right click on your new VPN Connection and click Connect
Step 16: 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.