Setup L2TP VPN connection on Windows 7

VPN setup for Windows 7 is very simple. L2TP protocol support is integrated in this operating system, and it doesn't require any software installation. Simply follow the steps shown on the images below. In a minute you will be able to use free Wi-Fi safely, not worrying that someone will steal your data, and visit websites completely anonymously.

Right click on Lan / Wi-Fi icon from System tray and click on Open Network and Sharing Center.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 1

Choose Set up a new connection or network.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 2

In appeared window select Connect to a workplace and click Next.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 3

Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 4

Insert the following settings:

Internet address - address of VPN-server to connect for. Click here to get the list of servers
Destination name - any desired name for connection, for example SecureVPN

Check item Don't connect now and click Next.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 5

Insert accounting data:

Username - username
Password - password

Check item Remember this password and click Create.

Important Note: your VPN username & password is placed in file readme.txt (was sent to your email after ordering the subscription).

username password

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 6

Click Close.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 7

Click on Lan / Wi-Fi icon from System tray, right click on created VPN-connection and select Properties.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 8

Click on Security tab and set parameters:

Type of VPN - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec)
Data encryption - Maximum strength encryption (disconnect if server declines)

Then click Advanced settings.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 9

Set preshared key - a-secure-psk and click OK.

a-secure-psk

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 10

On Networking tab uncheck items Internet Protocol version 6 and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 11

To establish VPN connection click on Lan / Wi-Fi icon from System tray, select created connection and click Connect.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 12

Click Connect in appeared window.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 13

VPN connection will be established in few seconds.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 14

To disconnect click on Lan / Wi-Fi icon from System tray, select connection and click Disconnect.

Setting up L2TP VPN on Windows 7, step 15

If you need change address of VPN server - open properties of VPN connection (repeat step 8), click on General tab and set new address of VPN server, then click OK.

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How to setup L2TP VPN on Windows 7

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