do so before you download and install the OpenVPN configuration software packages
on client devices (see Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client on page 143).
6.
To change the TUN mode settings, do the following:
•
To change the TUN mode service type, select the UDP or TCP radio button.
The default protocol for TUN mode is UDP.
•
To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to
use in the field.
The default port number for TUN mode is 12973. The TUN port number is used
in the .ovpn file of the OpenVPN configuration software package for Mac and
non-Windows clients.
7.
To change the TAP mode settings, do the following:
•
To change the TAP mode service type, select the UDP or TCP radio button.
The default protocol for TAP mode is UDP.
•
To change the TAP mode service port, type the port number that you want to
use in the field.
The default port number for TAP mode is 12974. The TAP port number is used
in the .ovpn file of the OpenVPN configuration software package for Windows
clients.
8.
Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved. VPN is enabled in the router, but you must install and set
up OpenVPN software on your device before you can use a VPN connection.
Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client
You must install OpenVPN software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer,
iOS device, and Android device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
Each computer or device is called a VPN client.
The software consists of the application software and the configuration files:
•
Download and install the application software from the link that is provided in each
client-specific section.
•
Download and install the configuration files from the router as described in each
client-specific section. The configuration files provide the correct router configuration
information for the client utility. You must download the configuration files after you
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