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Parameter description
Parameter
Description
PPTP/L2TP Client
Used to enable or disable the PPTP/L2TP client function.
Client Type
Specifies the client type that the Mesh device serves as, either PPTP or L2TP.
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PPTP: When the Mesh device is connecting to a PPTP server, select this
option.
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L2TP: When the Mesh device is connecting to an L2TP server, select this
option.
Server IP/Domain
Name
Specifies the IP address or domain name of the PPTP/L2TP server that the Mesh device
connects to. Generally, when a Mesh device serves as the PPTP/L2TP server at the peer
side, the domain name or IP address should be that of the WAN port whose PPTP/L2TP
server function is enabled.
User Name
Specifies the user name and password that the PPTP/L2TP server assigns to the
PPTP/L2TP clients.
Password
Status
Specifies the connection status of the VPN connection.
 Access VPN resources with the Mesh device
Scenario: You have subscribed to the PPTP VPN service when purchasing the broadband service
from your ISP.
Goal: Access the VPN resources of your ISP more safely.
Solution: You can configure the PPTP/L2TP client function to reach the goal. Assume that:
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The IP address of the PPTP server is 113.88.112.220.
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The user name and password assigned by the PPTP server are both admin1.
Configuration procedure:
Step 1
Log in to the web UI.
Step 2
Choose More > Network Settings > VPN > PPTP/L2TP Client.
Step 3
Enable PPTP/L2TP Client.
Step 4
Choose PPTP for Client Type.
Step 5
Set Server IP/Domain Name, which is 113.88.112.220 in this example.
Step 6
Set User Name and Password, which are both admin1 in this example.
Step 7
Click Save.