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How do I setup a Virtual Private Network?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I setup a Virtual Private Network?

Setting up a VPN in Windows 10

  1. Click on the Windows button, then head into Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
  2. In the fields on the page, select Windows (built-in) for your VPN provider.
  3. Add a user name and password for extra security (this is optional, but recommended).
  4. Click Save.

What is VPN and how it is configured?

A VPN creates a “tunnel” where you can send data securely using encryption and authentication tools. Many VPN router devices can support dozens of tunnels at the same time, using easy configuration tools—ensuring all workers have access to company data, no matter where they are.

How do I configure IPSec?

Configuring authentication method

  1. In the administration interface, go to Interfaces.
  2. Click Add > VPN Tunnel.
  3. Type a name of the new tunnel.
  4. Set the tunnel as active and type the hostname of the remote endpoint.
  5. Select Type: IPsec.
  6. Select Preshared key and type the key.

What are the steps involved for configuring site to site Virtual Private Networks VPNs )?

To set up a Site-to-Site VPN connection, complete the following steps:

  • Prerequisites.
  • Step 1: Create a customer gateway.
  • Step 2: Create a target gateway.
  • Step 3: Configure routing.
  • Step 4: Update your security group.
  • Step 5: Create a Site-to-Site VPN connection.
  • Step 6: Download the configuration file.

How does a virtual private network work?

How does a VPN work? A VPN hides your IP address by letting the network redirect it through a specially configured remote server run by a VPN host. This means that if you surf online with a VPN, the VPN server becomes the source of your data.

What are the steps to configure a VPN?

Set up a VPN on Windows :

  1. Open the main menu using the Windows button and then choose Settings.
  2. Choose Network & Internet and then select VPN.
  3. Select Add a VPN connection and build your profile with a VPN connection name of your choice, the server address, VPN type and your sign-in information.

What is IPsec Cisco?

By creating a secure tunnel, it ensures data is not exposed to bad actors (hackers, surveillance) over the public network. Internet Protocol security (IPsec) is a VPN standard that provides Layer 3 security. In this how-to tutorial, we will implement a site-to-site IPsec VPN using Cisco CSR1000V routers.