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By default, the Auto radio button is selected, which lets the router use an automatic
detection system that enables VPN access only for necessary services and sites and
might not include full Internet access. For information about the other options, see
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
Internet Access in the Router
8.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. VPN is enabled in the router, but you must install and set up OpenVPN software
on your computer before you can use a VPN connection.
Install OpenVPN Software
You must install this software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android
device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer
You must install OpenVPN software on each computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your
router.
To install VPN client software on a Windows-based computer:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4.
Select Settings > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5.
If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and click the Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see
Router
on page 150.
6.
Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.
Step 17
provides information about what to do with the downloaded OpenVPN configuration files.
7.
To download the OpenVPN client utility, visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html.
8.
In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link.
9.
Download the file.
XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
on page 157.
Use VPN to Access Your Network
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on page 157 and
Block VPN Client
Specify VPN Service in the
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