How to set up SoftEther VPN on Windows In this tutorial we will show you how to set up SoftEther on Windows but first let’s see what are our requirements and recommendations.
Requirements
In order to set up the SoftEther you will need :
1. A CactusVPN account. If you don’t have one you can try our services for free.
2. Your VPN username, password and VPN server address. You can find them in the client area on our website, by going to your package.
Recommendations
.To skip the manual setup and for more features we recommend to use the CactusVPN App for Windows.
If you still want to set up SoftEther VPN manually, go step-by-step through following instructions:
SoftEther Setup Instructions
SoftEther VPN on Windows works with a the SoftEther app.
http://www.vpngate.net/en/download.aspx
1. Start Installation.
2. Click “Next” (1).
Requirements
In order to set up the SoftEther you will need :
1. A CactusVPN account. If you don’t have one you can try our services for free.
2. Your VPN username, password and VPN server address. You can find them in the client area on our website, by going to your package.
Recommendations
.To skip the manual setup and for more features we recommend to use the CactusVPN App for Windows.
If you still want to set up SoftEther VPN manually, go step-by-step through following instructions:
SoftEther Setup Instructions
SoftEther VPN on Windows works with a the SoftEther app.
http://www.vpngate.net/en/download.aspx
1. Start Installation.
2. Click “Next” (1).
3. Choose “SoftEther VPN Client” (2) and click “Next” (3)
4. To continue install SoftEther VPN on Windows check “I agree to the end user License Agreement” (4) box and click “Next” (5).
5. On the “Important notice” screen click “Next” (6).
6. Choose the directory to install the software and click “Next” (7).
7. Click “Next” (8). The Installation process will start.
8. After the installation process is finished click “Finish” (9).
9.Launch the SoftEther VPN Client Manager.
10. In the main screen click “Add VPN connection” (10).
11. A message box will appear asking if you want to create a Virtual Network Adapter. Click “Yes” (11)
12. In the “New VPN Connection Setting Properties” window enter the following parameters:
Setting Name type (12): CactusVPN (or any other name you want). Host Name (13): Add IP address of the desired server (You can find all the available servers in the package details in the Client area.). Port Number (14): 443 (you can also use port 992, 1194, or 5555). Virtual Hub Name (15): Select cactusvpn from drop down menu. Auth Type (16): Select Radius or NT Domain Authentication. Username (17): VPN username. Password (18): VPN password. You can find them in the client area on our website, by going to your package. Make sure you use your VPN username and password and NOT the client area credentials (What is the difference?). Click “OK” (19) to create a VPN connection.
13. To connect to VPN right click on your VPN connection and click “Connect” (20).
14. To disconnect SoftEther VPN on Windows right click on your VPN connection and click “Disconnect” (21).
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