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How to setup PureVPN PPTP on D-Link DIR-2680 Router

Dec 01, 2021
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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.

In this tutorial we will show you how to set up VPN on a D-Link DIR-2680 Router with Hardware version A1 and Software version v1.20 but first let’s see what are the requirements and our recommendations. 

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 D-Link DIR-2680.
  • To start set up VPN on D-Link router you first have to connect to it. For that you have to put in your browser the following address: http://192.168.0.1 (If this doesn’t work, please consult your router’s manual to find the Default Gateway Address). Enter your router’s password and click Log In.
  • Once logged in, go to the Settings option and select Internet from the drop-down list.
  • Under the Internet tab set the Internet Connection to PPTP from the drop-down menu.
  • Now enter the following information.
  • PPTP Server IP Address: (Enter the IP address of the VPN server you want to connect to in this field. Please check this link on how to convert server address (provided below) 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.
  • Reconnect Mode: Always On
  • Address Mode: Dynamic IP
  • Primary DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
  • Secondary DNS Server: 8.8.4.4
  • Once you have entered all the information, Click Save button to activate the VPN connection.

PureVPN is Connected now on your D-Link Router.

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