How to configure L2TP VPN client on Windows computers?

If you have a L2TP server configured with the following connection information, you can follow this tutorial to configure a L2TP VPN client on your Windows computer to connect to this server.

Server IP:       113.97.237.5
Service Type:    L2TP
IPsec Enabled:   Yes
Pre-shared Key:  retnecIYF
User Name:       fyi
Password:        DontTellAnyOne

1. On Windows 10, go to "Settings > Network & Internet > VPN" to open the VPN settings.

2. Click "+" to add a new connection and enter the following:

VPN provider:           Windows (built-in)
Connection name:        L2TP VPN Client (or any name)
Server name or address: 113.97.237.5
VPN type:               L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key
Pre-shared key:         retnecIYF
Type of sign-in info:   User name and password
Account Name:           fyi
Password (optional):    DontTellAnyOne

3. Click "Save" to save the configuration. You see "L2TP VPN Client" is displayed in the connection list.

4. Click "Connect" under the "L2TP VPN Client" name.

5. Wait for the connection to be established.

Now you Windows computer is connected to the give VPN server. And all network connections (WAN and LAN) are going through this VPN connection.

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