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For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program
files\OpenVPN\config\ by default.
12.
For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to
NETGEAR-VPN
:
a.
In Windows, select
Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections
.
b.
In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name
TAP-Windows
Adapter
.
c.
Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to
NETGEAR-VPN
.
If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.
Use a VPN Tunnel
After you set up the
modem router
to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer,
you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your
modem router
over the Internet.
For the VPN tunnel to work, the local LAN IP address of the remote router must use a different LAN IP
scheme from that of the local LAN where your VPN client computer is connected. If both networks use
the same LAN IP scheme, when the VPN tunnel is established, you cannot access your home router or
your home network with the OpenVPN software.
The default LAN IP address scheme for the
modem router
is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes
are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your
home network or for the network with the client VPN computer. For information about changing these
settings, see
Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings
on page 219.
To open a VPN tunnel:
1.
Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges.
The
OpenVPN
icon displays in the Windows taskbar.
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You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the
settings and select the
run as administrator
check box. Then every time you use this
shortcut, OpenVPN automatically runs with administrator privileges.
Tip
2.
Right-click the
OpenVPN
icon.
3.
Select
Connect
.
The VPN connection is established.You can do the following:
Launch a web browser and log in to your
modem router
.
Use Windows file manager to access the
modem router
’s USB device and download files.
Use VPN to Access the
Modem Router
’s USB Device and Media
To access a USB device and download files:
1.
In Windows file manager, select the
Network
folder.
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The network resources display. The
ReadySHARE
icon is in the Computer section and the remote
ReadyDLNA: D7000
icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the
modem router
).
2.
If the icons do not display, click the
Refresh
button to update the page.
If the local LAN and the remote LAN are using the same IP scheme, the remote
ReadyDLNA: D7000
icon does not display in the Media Devices section and the
D7000 (Gateway)
icon does not display
in the Network Infrastructure section.
3.
To access the USB device, click the
ReadySHARE
icon.
4.
To access media on the
modem router
’s network, click the
ReadyDLNA: D7000
icon.
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
When you are away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service
provider. For example, at a coffee shop you might be given a code that lets you use the coffee shop’s
Internet service account to surf the web.
The
modem router
lets you use a VPN connection to access your own Internet service when you are away
from home.You might want to do this if you travel to a geographic location that does not support all the
Internet services that you use at home. For example, your Netflix account might work at home but not in
a different country.
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the
Modem Router
By default, the
modem router
is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network but you can
change the setting to allow Internet access. Accessing the Internet remotely through a VPN might be
slower than accessing the Internet directly.
To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the
modem router
user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service
.
The VPN page displays.
6.
Select the
Enable VPN Service
radio button.
7.
Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the
All sites on
the Internet & Home Network
radio button.
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When you access the Internet with the VPN connection, instead of using a local Internet service, you
use the Internet service from your home network.
By default, the
Auto
radio button is selected. The Auto option uses an automatic
detection system that enables VPN access only for necessary services and sites
and might not include full Internet access.
Note
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
9.
Click the
For Windows
or
For Non Windows
button and download the configuration files for your
VPN clients.
10.
Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your
device.
For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program
files\OpenVPN\config\ by default.
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the
Modem Router
By default, the
modem router
is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, not to the
Internet service for your home network. If you changed this setting to allow Internet access, you can
change it back.
To allow VPN clients to access only your home network:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the
modem router
user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service
.
The VNP page displays.
6.
Select the
Enable VPN Service
radio button.
7.
Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the
Home Network
only
radio button.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
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Your settings are saved.
9.
Click
For Windows
or
For Non Windows
button and download the configuration files for your VPN
clients.
10.
Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your
device.
For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program
files\OpenVPN\config\ by default.
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
To access your Internet service:
1.
Set up the
modem router
to allow VPN access to your Internet service.
See
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router
on page 273.
2.
On your computer, launch the OpenVPN application.
The
OpenVPN
icon displays in the Windows taskbar.
3.
Right-click the icon and select
Connect
.
4.
When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser.
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