When the VPN service is enabled on the router, we can access the resources in our home network through it, no matter where we are, easily.Securely access some data in the home network.So what is a VPN reasoner and how to set up a vpn router?Let's find out next.

brands of routers

1.H3CMSR900
Reference offer: $1600
H3CMSR900 is a special access network equipment for small and medium-sized enterprises, durable and simple design more convenient operation, and the network equipment although the body is small, but the function is very powerful, while the router with advanced software structure and hardware platform, but also support wireless 3G, in line with the status and trend of enterprise IT construction.
2. Cisco RV042
Reference offer: $1100
Cisco RV042 for small and medium-sized enterprises, Cisco RV042 simple appearance, good workmanship.Its case is made of white stainless steel plate material, and its dual WAN port design and four-port interface ensure that the small network built is stable and available.Its VPN function is also a highlight, creating encrypted tunnels through the network.
3. TP-LINK TL-ER6110
Reference offer: $1050
The TL-ER6110 is a VPN router developed by TP-LINK for enterprise applications, with powerful data processing capabilities and support for a wealth of software features, including VPN.IP/MAC address binding.Common attack protection.Access Control. IP Bandwidth Control.The product is suitable for enterprises.Small area.Hotel, etc. to set up security.Efficient.Easy to manage network.

How to set up vpn router

1.First, go to the router web settings page, select VPN server settings, and select Yes in the Enable PPTP server option.Note that different routers support different types of VPN servers, please remember the server type so that you can make the corresponding settings on the client.
2. Type a custom VPN server login account at the bottom of the VPN Settings page and click the Apply Settings for this page button below to store the settings.Note that in addition to password security, you must also consider that strong passwords can be difficult to enter on mobile devices when setting passwords.
3. Click to switch to the VPN Detailed Settings tab and set the IP address that the VPN server can use to assign to remote login users, usually the router will automatically give the network segment that can be used.Finally, select the authentication method and encryption strength of the server as required, and click the Apply Settings to this page button below to store the settings.Be careful to remember the selected authentication method and encryption method so that you can make the corresponding settings on the client.
4. If the IP address obtained is dynamic, then next you need to go to the external network DDNS to start the dynamic domain name function, select a dynamic domain name service among the service providers supported by the router, let the router automatically update the dynamic domain name and IP address correspondence at the same time of each Internet IP address update, so that we can have a fixed domain name that can access the home network.
5. Check the relevant settings of the router, such as external network NATPassthrough, to ensure that the network protocol used by the VPN server can be supported.If the router provides a firewall, then you need to make sure that it will not affect the use of the VPN service.Next, the VPN server can be officially put into use.
6. Take Windows 7 as an example, select Set up a new connection or network through the Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center, select Connect to Workspace Using My Internet Connection (VPN) in the Settings dialog box, and enter the dynamic domain name of your home network to create a VPN connection.Note that you need to modify the authentication method and encryption method of the VPN connection according to the configuration of the VPN server, you can right-click the VPN connection, select Properties, and switch to the Security tab to set.
7. Take iPad as an example, go to Settings General Network VPN, select Add VPN Configuration, select the correct VPN server type, such as PPTP, at the top according to the VPN server configuration, and type the VPN server address at the bottom.Account and other information.Click the Store button in the upper right corner to connect to the VPN server of your home network by setting up a VPN.
8. Take Android 4.3 system smartphone as an example, type Set up wireless and network VPN, click the plus sign in the upper left corner, type a custom VPN server name, select the corresponding server type from Type by VPN server configuration and type the server dynamic domain name, click the Save button.Click on this VPN connection again and type the username.Password and you are ready to connect to the VPN server of your home network.