How to Set up the IKEV2 VPN connection on Windows 8/10

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How to Set up the IKEV2 VPN connection on Windows 8

 

Step 1. Open Network Connections.

First, Open Network and Sharing Center from Control Panel. Then choose Set up a new connection or network.
 



Step 2. In the next window, choose: Connect to a workplace and click Next.
 


Step 3.
 In the next window, choose Use my Internet Connection (VPN).


Step 4. Under Internet address type the name or IP address of the widevpn server you want to connect to. Check the email you have received when you have paid for the widevpn account. You can also check the list of IP addresses under My Servers in member area

Step 5. Then enter widevpn VPN IKEV2 as the name of the connection in the Destination name box (you can name it as you want). Then click Create.

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Step 6. From Network and Sharing Center select Change adapter settings from the left page.

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Step 7.
 Switch to the tab Security, select Type of VPN IKEv2 and take over the settings from the screenshot. Then click on OK.

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Step 8.Click on the Network Icon in your task bar right side, next to clock. Click on the setup name you created and click Connect.


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Step 10. Almost done, Click again on the monitor icon on the bottom right-hand corner, find widevpn (IKEV2) connection and click connect.
Type your VPN username and VPN password (both available in the "member area") and click OK.

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Step 11.
 Done, your Windows 8 now should be connected to the VPN server via IKEV2 protocol.