Install openvpn software, Install openvpn software on your windows computer – NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8 Stream Wi-Fi 6 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem and Multi-Gigabit Router User Manual

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6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button.

7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number

that you want to use.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved. VPN is enabled in the modem router, but you must install
and set up OpenVPN software on your computer before you can use a VPN
connection.

Install OpenVPN Software

You must install this software on each Windows computer, Mac computer, iOS device,
or Android device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your modem router.

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer

You must install this software on each Windows computer that you plan to use for VPN
connections to your modem router.

To install VPN client software on your Windows computer:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the

router network.

2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.

The VPN Service page displays.

5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected.

6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page.

For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 102.

7. Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.

8. Visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to download

the OpenVPN client utility.

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Use VPN to Access Your Network

Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80

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