Operation Manual

Use VPN to Access Your Network

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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST

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

A login window displays.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. 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. Select the Enable VPN Service check box.

By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to

customize the service type and port, we recommend that you change these settings

before you install the OpenVPN software.

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 settings are saved. VPN is enabled in the DST 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 router.

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer

 To install VPN client software on your Windows computer:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the network.