Tutorial on Installing and Configuring SoftEther

1 year ago
Isabella Edwards
2 minutes

Here is a tutorial on installing and configuring SoftEther VPN.

  1. Download SoftEther VPN.
  2. Firstly, you need to download the latest SoftEther VPN software from the official website (https://www.softether.org). Choose the appropriate version based on your operating system for download.
  3. Install SoftEther VPN.
  4. Open the downloaded SoftEther VPN installation program and follow the prompts to complete the installation process. During the installation, you can choose to install different components such as SoftEther VPN Server, SoftEther VPN Bridge, or SoftEther VPN Client. Select the components that meet your needs.
  5. Setting up a SoftEther VPN Server.
  6. After the installation is complete, open the SoftEther VPN Server Manager software. The first time you open the software, you will be prompted to set an administrator password. Once you set the password, log in to the management interface.
  7. In the management interface, click on the “Add” button to create a new Virtual Hub. A Virtual Hub serves as the operational unit of SoftEther VPN, allowing for the management of VPN connections and configurations.
  8. You can customize the settings such as the name and virtual network card of the Virtual Hub. You may choose to use the default settings or adjust them according to your needs.
  9. Set up the SoftEther VPN Client.
  10. After installing the SoftEther VPN Client, open the software. Click on the “New VPN Connection Setting” button in the connection list to create a new VPN connection.
  11. In the new connection, enter the connection name, server address, and other information. Choose the type of VPN connection (L2TP/IPsec, OpenVPN, etc.) and configure it according to the server’s settings.
  12. Enter authentication information such as username and password, then click the “Save” button to save the configuration.
  13. Connect to SoftEther VPN Server.
  14. Select the saved VPN connection in SoftEther VPN Client and click on the “Connect” button to establish the connection.
  15. Enter your username and password for identity verification, then click on the “OK” button.
  16. If all settings are correct, you will be able to connect to the remote server via SoftEther VPN once the connection is successful.

This is a basic setup tutorial for SoftEther VPN. Depending on your specific needs, you may need to further explore and configure the advanced features of SoftEther VPN.

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