How to use VPN Client to access a remote VPN Server

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VPN Client is used to create VPN connections for devices in your home network to access a remote VPN server.

To use the VPN feature, simply configure a VPN connection and choose the devices you want on your router; then, these devices can access the remote VPN server. Please follow the steps below:

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The VPN client router connects to the VPN servers via the Internet.

1. Visit http://mwlogin.net and log in with your Mercusys ID or the password you set for the router.

2. Go to Advanced > VPN Client. Note: Firmware update may be required to support VPN Client.

3. Enable the VPN Client, then save the settings.

The VPN client option.

4. Add VPN servers and enable the one you need.

1) In the Server List section, click Add.

2) Specify a Description for the VPN, and choose the VPN Type.

The VPN option, cancel, and save buttons.

3) Enter the VPN information provided by your VPN provider.

OpenVPN: Enter the VPN username and password if required by your VPN provider; otherwise, simply leave them empty. Then, import the configuration file provided by your VPN provider.

The VPN type option, cancel, and save buttons.

Note: You can also check the box to import the CA file or edit the .ovpn file manually, then upload the CA file or manually configure the settings.

The option Import the CA file or edit the .ovpn file manually, cancel and save buttons.

PPTP: Enter the VPN server address and the VPN username and password provided by your VPN provider.

The VPN type PPTP settings.

L2TP/IPSec VPN: Enter the VPN server address, VPN username and password, and IPSec pre-shared key provided by your VPN provider.

The VPN type L2TP/IPSec settings.

WireGuard VPN: Give a description, and click BROWSE to import the WireGuard VPN server configuration. Then, you will see the detailed parameters. Do NOT change the parameters unless necessary

The WireGuard VPN settings, cancel, and save buttons.

4) Save the settings.

5) In the server list, Enable the VPN server you need.

5. Add and manage the devices that will use the VPN function.

1) In the Device List section, click Add.

2) Choose and add the devices that will access the VPN server you have configured.

The online devices list, cancel, and ok buttons.

6. Save the settings.

The device list, device name, MAC address, and VPN access switch.

Done! Now, the devices you specified can access the VPN server you enabled.