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How to setup PureVPN PPTP on Linksys Smart WiFi

Feb 12, 2020
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Configuring a PureVPN tunnel on your router is a great way to ensure the safety and security of all the devices in your home. This method is especially beneficial if you have devices that don’t have VPN compatibility or you want to protect all the Wi-Fi-connected devices in your home.

Things to Consider:

  1. You have a working internet connection
  2. VPN Supported Router.
  3. A Premium PureVPN account (If you haven’t bought yet click here to buy)
Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration.

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN member area. Click 👉 here to visit member area.

  • Login to the Member area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.
  • On subscriptions tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.
  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.
  • Note down your PureVPN username and click on Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.
How to connect PureVPN manually on Linksys Smart WiFi Router.
  • To start setting up a VPN on Linksys router you first need to connect to it. For that, paste this address into your browser search field: http://192.168.0.1 (If this doesn’t work, please consult your router’s manual to find what is the Default Gateway Address).
set up VPN on Linksys router
  • Click Connectivity from Router Settings.
Router Settings to set PPTP VPN Client
  • Click Internet Setting then click Edit.
Type of Internet Connection
  • Choose PPTP from Connection Type drop- down menu.
Choose PPTP from Connection Type
  • Now enter the following information.
  • Checkmark on Obtain an IP Address Automatically
  • Server Address: (Please refer to the IP server addresses shared below. Please click 👉here on how to convert PPTP server address into IP Address.)
    1. Germany: de1.pointtoserver.com
    2. Netherlands: nl1.pointtoserver.com
    3. United Kingdom: ukl1.pointtoserver.com
    4. United States: usil1.pointtoserver.com
    5. United States: ustx1.pointtoserver.com
    6. United States: usca1.pointtoserver.com
    7. United States: usfl1.pointtoserver.com
    8. United States: usny1.pointtoserver.com
    9. United States: uswdc1.pointtoserver.com
    10. Australia: au-sd1.pointtoserver.com
  • Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can find your VPN credentials.
  • MTU: Auto
  • Click Apply. You may have to wait while the settings are adjusted.
enter the following information to connect PPTP VPN client
  • Click Local Network option.
  • Enter the Google DNS or other Open DNS address in Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2 fields respectively.
  • Click Apply.
VPN is successfully connected

PureVPN is successfully connected now on your Linksys smart wifi router.

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