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Chapter 9

VPN Server

7. Click

Save

.

8. Click

Generate

to get a new certificate.

Note:

If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click

Generate

to update the certificate.

9. Click

Export

to save the OpenVPN configuration file which will be used by the remote

device to access your router.

Step 2. Configure OpenVPN Connection on Your Remote Device

1. Visit

http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html

to

download the OpenVPN software, and install it on your device where you want to run

the OpenVPN client utility.

Note:

You need to install the

OpenVPN

client utility on each device that you plan to apply the VPN funxtion to access

your router. Mobile devices should download a third-party app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

2. After the installation, copy the file exported from your router to the OpenVPN client

utility’s “config” folder (for example,

C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config

on Windows).

The path depends on where the OpenVPN client utility is installed.

3. Run the OpenVPN client utility and connect it to OpenVPN Server.

9. 2.

Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network

PPTP VPN Server is used to create a VPN connection for remote device. To use the VPN

feature, you should enable PPTP VPN Server on your router, and configure the PPTP

connection on the remote device. Please follow the steps below to set up a PPTP VPN

connection.

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

.

Section	Page
About This Guide	4
Get to Know About Your Router	5
1. 1. Product Overview	6
1. 2. Panel Layout	6
1. 2. 1. Top View	6
1. 2. 2. The Back Panel	7
Connect to the Internet	9
2. 1. Position Your Router	10
2. 2. Connect to the Internet	10
2. 2. 1. Install the Antennas	10
2. 2. 2. Router Mode	10
2. 2. 3. Range Extender Mode	13
2. 2. 4. Access Point Mode	14
Log In to Your Router	16
Guest Network	18
4. 1. Create a Network for Guests	19
4. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	19
Parental Controls	21
QoS	25
6. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS	26
6. 2. Update the Database	27
Network Security	29
7. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	30
7. 2. Access Control	31
7. 3. IP & MAC Binding	32
NAT Forwarding	34
8. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers	35
8. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	36
8. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	37
8. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	38
VPN Server	40
9. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	41
9. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	42
Customize Your Network Settings	48
10. 1. Change the LAN Settings	49
10. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service	49
10. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings	50
10. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	52
10. 5. Create Static Routes	52
10. 6. Specify Wireless Settings	55
10. 7. Extend Host Nework	56
10. 8. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage	57
10. 9. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	57
10. 9. 1. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections	57
10. 9. 2. Use the PIN for Wi-Fi connections	58
10. 10. Schedule Your Wireless Function	58
Manage the Router	60
11. 1. Change Operation Mode	61
11. 2. Set Up System Time	61
11. 3. Control LEDs	62
11. 4. Test the Network Connectivity	63
11. 5. Upgrade the Firmware	64
11. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	65
11. 7. Auto Reboot	66
11. 8. Change the Login Password	66
11. 9. Password Recovery	67
11. 10. Local Management	68
11. 11. Remote Management	69
11. 12. System Log	70
11. 13. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	72

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