How to Configure ExtremeVPN PPTP on Linksys Smart WiFi
Setting up ExtremeVPN on your router is the finest method to protect yourself and your devices connected to home Wi-Fi. This method works even on devices that don’t support VPN connections.
Requirements
- Steady Internet connection
- VPN-supported router device
- Premium ExtremeVPN account (click here to get a subscription if you don’t have one already)
Locating your VPN credentials is a straightforward process. For this, you must visit the ExtremeVPN application’s Member area.
- Use your VPN credentials (username and password) to sign in to the Member area.
- Your VPN credentials will be available under the Subscriptions tab. Scroll down to check them.
- You can now view or copy your VPN credentials.
- Note down and remember your login details. To see your password, click on the Eye icon, and it will display the password for manual configuration.
- To set up your router, first, you need to connect to it. To do it, go to your router’s administrative tab by searching the following IP address http://192.168.0.1 in your browser’s search address. (if it doesn’t redirect you to the control panel, go to your router’s manual guide to find the Default Gateway Address.)
- Tap on Connectivity on the Router Settings page.
- Press Internet Setting, then click on Edit.
- Switch the already selected setting to PPTP from the Connection Type drop-down list.
- Now, do the following settings:
- Check the option of Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
- Server address: Enter the server address you wish to connect to.
- Insert your ExtremeVPN credentials.
- MTU: Select Auto
- Press Apply. Wait until the new configurations are updated.
- Tap on the Local Network option.
- Insert the Google DNS or any other Open DNS address in the fields of Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2, respectively.
- Press Apply.
- ExtremeVPN is now connected successfully to your Linksys smart wifi router.
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