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| − | 1. | + | ====DD-WRT Setup==== |
| + | 1. Login to your DD-WRT by entering the gateway address into your web browser. | ||
| − | 2. | + | 2. Click, "Services" |
| − | 3. | + | 3. Then click, "VPN" |
| − | 4. ( | + | 4. Your settings should look like the following: |
| + | PPTP Server: Enabled | ||
| + | Broadcast Support: Enabled | ||
| + | MPPE Encryption: Enable | ||
| + | DNS1: Your Modem's DNS1 | ||
| + | DNS2: 8.8.8.8 | ||
| + | WINS1: (Leave Blank) | ||
| + | WINS2: (Leave Blank) | ||
| + | MTU: (Leave Defaults) | ||
| + | MRU: (Leave Defaults) | ||
| + | Server IP: (IP Address in Upper Right Corner of WW-WRT Interface. Example: 192.168.0.2) | ||
| + | Client IP(s): (IP Range within DD-WRT's DHCP Range. Example: 192.168.1.150-160) | ||
| + | Max Associated Clients: (Leave Defaults) | ||
| + | Authentication: Local User Management (CHAP Secrets) | ||
| + | CHAP-Secrets: username * YOURPASSWORD * (Must be all lowercase, and must follow this syntax.) Example: myusername * myvpnpassword * | ||
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| + | 5. Ensure all other options are disabled. | ||
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| + | 6. Click, "Save" at the bottom of the page. | ||
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| + | 7. Click, "Apply Settings" | ||
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| + | ====Remote PC Setup==== | ||
Revision as of 19:22, 28 October 2016
Contents
How to Setup a VPN using DD-WRT Router
Definition
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a virtual encrypted tunnel through an network (e.g. the internet) to connect a client (or whole network) to a server (or network). This allows you to not only use local network resources, such as printers or file servers, from anywhere you have an internet connection but also gives you a safe tunnel to browse the web through. Using a VPN you can browse web sites from a free access point at a hotel without worrying about others seeing your data. This is also a common way to bypass web content filters. -DD-WRT Wiki
Description
The below instructions will show you how to setup a VPN using a DD-WRT router. This will allow you to remotely access the network your security device is on.
Prerequisites
- Two networks. One local, and one remote
- Router running DD-WRT with VPN Capabilities
- DVR, NVR, or IP Camera connected to network with DD-WRT router
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
DD-WRT Setup
1. Login to your DD-WRT by entering the gateway address into your web browser.
2. Click, "Services"
3. Then click, "VPN"
4. Your settings should look like the following: PPTP Server: Enabled Broadcast Support: Enabled MPPE Encryption: Enable DNS1: Your Modem's DNS1 DNS2: 8.8.8.8 WINS1: (Leave Blank) WINS2: (Leave Blank) MTU: (Leave Defaults) MRU: (Leave Defaults) Server IP: (IP Address in Upper Right Corner of WW-WRT Interface. Example: 192.168.0.2) Client IP(s): (IP Range within DD-WRT's DHCP Range. Example: 192.168.1.150-160) Max Associated Clients: (Leave Defaults) Authentication: Local User Management (CHAP Secrets) CHAP-Secrets: username * YOURPASSWORD * (Must be all lowercase, and must follow this syntax.) Example: myusername * myvpnpassword *
5. Ensure all other options are disabled.
6. Click, "Save" at the bottom of the page.
7. Click, "Apply Settings"
