How to set up a VPN on a Verizon FIOS router?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a secure tunnel between your device and the internet. VPNs are used to protect your online traffic from snooping, interference, and censorship. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and routes it through a server in another location, making it appear as if your traffic is coming from that server. This allows you to bypass internet restrictions and access websites that would otherwise be blocked.
If you have a Verizon FIOS router, you can set up a VPN directly on the router. This will allow all devices connected to the router to use the VPN, without having to set it up individually on each device. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up a VPN on your Verizon FIOS router.
1. Log into your router’s web interface. The web interface is where you can configure all the settings for your router. To log in, open a web browser and enter the IP address of your router into the address bar. This will bring up the login page for your router’s web interface. Enter your username and password, then click “Log In.”
2. Once you’re logged in, look for the “VPN” settings page. This page will be different for every router, so you may need to consult your router’s documentation to find it. On some routers, this page may be under the “Advanced” settings.
3. On the VPN settings page, look for an option to “Add a new profile.” This is where you’ll enter the information for your VPN connection.
4. Enter a name for your VPN connection in the “Profile Name” field. This can be anything you want; it’s just for identifying the connection later on.
5. In the “Gateway” field, enter the IP address or URL of your VPN server. You can usually find this information in your VPN provider’s documentation or customer support site.
6) If your VPN requires a specific port to be used, enter that port number in the “Port” field. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
7) In the “Encryption Method” drop-down menu, select which encryption method you want to use for this connection. AES-256 is recommended if available; otherwise, go with AES-128.
8) Make sure that the “Enable IPv6” and “Enable Split Tunneling” options are disabled; these options are not typically used with VPN connections.
9) When you’re finished entering all the necessary information, click “Save.” This will save your new VPN connection profile and apply it to your router.
10) To connect to your VPN, simply go to the “VPN” settings page and click on the name of the profile you created. This will enable the profile and connect you to the specified server.
You may also need to enter additional authentication information, such as a username and password, depending on how your VPN is configured.
Conclusion:
That’s all there is to setting up a VPN on your Verizon FIOS router! By doing so, all devices connected to your router will have their traffic routed through the specified server, allowing them to bypass internet restrictions and access blocked websites. If you’re not sure which server to connect to, contact your VPN provider’s customer support team for assistance. Thanks for reading!
