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How to Establish a VPN Connection on TP-Link Wi-Fi Router

Configuration Guide
Updated 03-14-2023 07:54:37 AM 654332
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In general, TP-Link Wi-Fi Router has 4 scenarios for VPN function, including working as a VPN Server(Case1 and Case2), connecting to a remote VPN server as a VPN Client(Case 3 and Case4)

Now, this article will summarize and introduce these scenarios respectively.

Case 1: Working as a PPTP VPN Server

Please refer to the FAQ How to use PPTP VPN to access your home network through the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo)?

Troubleshooting guide: What should I do if VPN doesn't work on Wi-Fi Router?

Case 2. Working as an OpenVPN Server

Please refer to the FAQ How to use OpenVPN to access your home network through the Wi-Fi Routers (new logo)?

Troubleshooting guide: How do I troubleshoot if the OpenVPN is not connecting

Case 3. Connecting to the remote VPN server as a VPN Client(Only for the router that supports the VPN client feature)

Please refer to How Do I Use VPN Client to Access a Remote VPN Server.

Troubleshooting guide:VPN Client is not working

Case 4. Connecting to the remote VPN server as a VPN Client.

Please refer to the FAQ How to Configure PPTP/L2TP VPN Connection on Your Router (new logo)?

To get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

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