NETGEAR WAX204

9.
Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN by doing the following:
a. In Windows, open Network Connection or Network and Sharing Center.
The network connection information displays.
b.
In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device
name TAP-Windows Adapter.
c.
Change the name of the associated local area connection to NETGEAR-VPN.
Make sure that you change the name of the local area connection, not the device
name (TAP-Windows Adapter).
If you do not change the local area connection name, the VPN connection to the
access point will fail.
The computer is now ready to for you to set up a VPN connection to the access point.
For more information about using OpenVPN on a Windows-based computer, visit
openvpn.net/community-resources/how-to/#quick.
Install OpenVPN on a Mac [router mode]
To download and install the OpenVPN client utility and the access point’s VPN
configuration files on a Mac:
1.
Visit tunnelblick.net, download the OpenVPN client utility for a Mac, and install it on
the Mac.
You might need administrative privileges to install the OpenVPN client utility.
2.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
access point network.
3.
Enter http//www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
If you are not connected to the access point network but to the same network as the
access point, enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. If you do not
know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the access point when you cannot
use routerlogin.net on page 27.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display the login window but displays a security message
and does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after initial setup on
page 30.
4. Enter the access point local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
User Manual181VPN Server and Service with
OpenVPN [Router Mode]
WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204