MicrosoftWindowsWindows 11
Previously, we had talked about setting up aWindows 11 computer as a public VPN server.
For that to happen, you must first have a server to connect to.
you’re free to eithercreate a VPN serveror use a third-party VPN service.
confirm you have a VPN server to connect to before proceeding.
Know the Protocol
A internet communication protocol defines how the end devices establish and maintain the connection.
In other words, the protocol will define how secure the connection is.
Open VPN adapter properties
The next step is to change the internet properties so that a VPN connection is successful.
You must now change some of its properties so that a smooth VPN connection can be established.
Performing the following steps will allow you to change your DNS server while connected to a VPN server.
Open IPv4 properties
initiate the web link Connections applet by typing in ncpa.cpl in the Run Command box.
Enter the credentials and proceed with the VPN connection.
Learn how tocheck the VPN connection status from the command line.
Set DNS addresses for IPv4
In case the connection fails, you have likely misconfigured the VPN profile.
Click Ok on theadd or Remote Snap-inwindow.
Expand the following from the left pane:
Right-click Certificates, expand All Tasks, and then click Import.
Connect to a VPN
The certificate import wizard will now open.
Click Browse and choose the VPN certificate.
Click Next when done.Browse and choose the certificate
Enter the password for the certificate and clickNext.
Add a new snap-in
The password will be provided by the VPN service provider.
Leave the default selection on this page and clickNext.Define storage location for certificate and proceed
Now clickFinish.
You will now be prompted that the import has been successful.
Add the certificates snap-in
Removing a VPN profile is easy.
choose the VPN profile to expand its options.
Click Remove.Remove the web link profile
Click Confirm.Confirm VPN profile removal
The VPN profile will now be removed.
Manage certificates for computer account
Takeaway
The easiest way to connect a VPN is using the VPN service providers client software.
It does not require much input or any significant configurations.
However, in the case of a self-created VPN server, you have no client software.
Manage certificates for the local computer
The only method to connect to it is using the built-in VPN client in the Windows OS.
you might also use this approach if the actual third-party client software is not functioning as it should.
Which is why we have compiled this detailed guide.
Import a certificate
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Browse and select the certificate
Define storage location for certificate and proceed
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