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How to setup L2TP VPN on Windows 10?

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Owen Barnes

Updated on March 01, 2026

How to setup L2TP VPN on Windows 10?

From the Windows 10 Start Menu,click Settings.

  • Click Network&Internet.
  • On the left navigation menu,select VPN.
  • Click Add a VPN connection.
  • In the VPN provider text box,select Windows (built-in).
  • In the Connection name text box,type a name for the Mobile VPN (such as “L2TP VPN”)
  • In the Server name or address text box,type the DNS name or IP address for the Firebox external interface.
  • From the VPN Type drop-down list,select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPSec (L2TP/IPSec).
  • Click Save. The VPN is added to the Network&Internet VPN settings page.
  • On the VPN settings page,click Change adapter options.
  • Click your VPN to select it.
  • Click Change settings of this connection. The Properties for this VPN appear.
  • Click the Security tab.
  • From the Data encryption drop-down list,select Require encryption (disconnect if server declines).
  • Select Allow these protocols.
  • Select Microsoft CHAP Version 2 as the only allowed protocol.
  • Click Advanced settings. The Advanced Properties dialog box appears.
  • If Mobile VPN with L2TP on the Firebox is configured to use a pre-shared key as the IPSec credential method: Select Use pre-shared key for authentication.
  • If Mobile VPN with L2TP on the Firebox is configured to use a certificate as the IPSec credential method: Select Use certificate for authentication.
  • Click OK.
  • Do not change the default settings on the Networking tab.
  • Click OK.
  • How do I configure a L2TP VPN?

    Navigate to the Settings > VPN > VPN Servers > Create New VPN Server > Create section to add the L2TP server.

  • Select Create Basic VPN and enter the following settings: Step 1 of 3 – Basic VPN Enter VPN Name: l2tp Gateway IP/Subnet: 192.168.2.1/24 Step 2 of 3
  • Apply the changes.
  • What is L2TP passthrough?

    What is L2TP passthrough – LinuxQuestions.org. En.m.wikipedia.org In computer networking, Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks (VPNs) or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs.

    What ports to open for L2TP VPN?

    For L2TP/IPSEC VPN connections, you need to open UDP port 500 for Internet Key Exchange (IKE) traffic, UDP port 4500 (IPsec control path) and UDP port 1701 for L2TP traffic. IPsec ESP traffic also uses IP protocol 50.