How to Set up the L2TP VPN connection on Windows 10

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How to Set up the L2TP VPN connection on Windows 10

 

Step 1. Click on the Network icon (tray icon) and then click on the Network Settings link.


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Step 2. Click on VPN.
 

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Step 3. Click on + Add a VPN Connection.

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Step 4. Input the following:

 

  • Choose a Connection name: ex: WideVPN L2PT


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  • Input the Server Address, you can check servers at member area

  • VPN Type: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2PT).


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  • Choose Username and password for Type of sign-in info.

  • Input your username and VPN password. Check your information at member area


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  • Click Save.

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Step 5. Click on Change adapter options.

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Step 6. Right click on the newly added VPN adapter and click on Properties.

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Step 7. Click on the Security tab.


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Step 8. Under Data ecryption:

  • Choose Require encryption.


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Step 9. Click on Advanced settings.


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Step 10. Select Use pre-shared key for authentication:

  • Input key: widevpn

  • Click OK.


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Step 11. Check Allow these protocols:

  • Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

  • Microsoft CHAP Version 2

  • Click OK.




 

Step 12. In Network and Internet select the L2PT adapter (previously created) and click on Connect. You are now Connected!

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Step 13. Check your IP  , make sure you are connected.