How to Configure WiFi Router for VPN Connection

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VPN connections let you take your office network with you.

Traditional computer networks use routers and wired connections to link the computers in a group. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) uses the Internet to connect the same group of computers. If you use a VPN in conjunction with your Wi-Fi wireless internet router, it can give you the same benefits of a wired network connection without the restrictions of being tethered to a central router. With a VPN connection, your network is as flexible and portable as your wireless Internet connection.

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Step 1

Open the Control Panel, then choose the "Network and Sharing Center."

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Step 2

Click "Setup a new connection or network."

Step 3

Click, "Use my Internet connection (VPN)"

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Step 4

Enter your IP address into the "Internet Address" bar. You can also use your company's website address if it can support a VPN connection.

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Step 5

Choose a "Destination Name" so that you can easily recognize your network when you want to use it in the future. Click "Next"

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Step 6

Set login info and passwords then click "Create" to establish your network. You can leave all these fields blank if you feel comfortable with a network that does not require a password.

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