Install Openvpn Software; Install Openvpn Software On Your Windows Computer - NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S User Manual

The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.
The VPN page displays.
5. Select the Enable VPN Service check box.
By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the service type
and port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software.
6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button.
7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes 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 computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that you
plan to use for VPN connections to your router.

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer

You must install this software on each Windows computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
To install VPN client software on your Windows computer:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected.
6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page.
For more information, see
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Specify VPN Service in the Router
Use VPN to Access Your Network
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on page 161.