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7. How to configure a L2TP Server on TP-LINK Router
Suitable for: TL-ER6120, TL-ER6020, TL-ER604W
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) Server is used to create a VPN connection for remote
clients. To configure L2TP Server on TP-LINK router, please follow the instructions below:
A. Make sure PCs of two sides can access to Internet
B. Configuring a L2TP Server on TP-LINK router
C. Configuring L2TP client on remote PC (Windows 7)
NOTE: If the TP-LINK Router is behind a NAT device, Virtual Server or DMZ should be
configured on the NAT device, otherwise the VPN tunnel can’t be established.
A. Make sure PCs of two sides can access to Internet
Before setup a VPN tunnel, you need to ensure that PCs of two sides are connected to the
Internet. After ensuring that there is an active Internet connection on each side, you need to
verify the VPN settings of the two sides, please follow the instruction below.
B. Configuring a L2TP Server on TP-LINK router
Step 1:
Access the router’s management web page; verify the settings needed on the router.