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WINDOWS 7 — L2TP

Windows 7 VPN — L2TP / IPSec

Set up VPNUK on Windows 7 using the built-in L2TP/IPSec VPN client. No additional software required.

Built-in — no software
Windows 7
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Note: L2TP/IPSec is an older protocol. For better security use the VPNUK App or IKEv2. Pre-shared key: 69000903

Setup Steps

1

Open the Control Panel

Click Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Centre.

2

Set up a new connection

Click Set up a new connection or network → Connect to a workplace → Use my Internet connection (VPN).

3

Enter your server address

Enter your VPNUK server address in the Internet address field. Name it VPNUK L2TP. Click Create.

4

Set VPN type to L2TP

Go to Change adapter settings. Right-click VPNUK L2TP → Properties → Security. Set Type of VPN to Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol with IPSec (L2TP/IPSec).

5

Enter pre-shared key

Click Advanced settings. Select Use preshared key for authentication. Enter: ${psk}. Click OK.

Connect

Right-click the connection → Connect. Enter your VPN username and password from the Members Area under VPNUK Account Details.

Error 809 — cannot connect?

Apply our L2TP Registry Fix (right-click → Run as administrator), restart your PC and try again.

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