By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the
service type and port, NETGEAR recommends that you change these settings before you install the
OpenVPN software.
7. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button.
8. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to
use.
For information about configuring the type of access, see Use VPN to Access Your
Internet Service at Home on page 273.
Note
9. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.VPN is enabled in the modem router, but you must install and set up OpenVPN
software on your computer before you can use a VPN connection (see Install OpenVPN Software on
Your Computer on page 269).
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer
You must install this software on each computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your modem
router.
To install VPN client software:
1. Visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html.
2. In the Windows Installer section of the screen, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link.
3. Download the file.
4. To install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file.
5. Click the Next button.
6. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button.
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