How to setup IKEv2 VPN on Windows 7 –a step-by-step guide

Step 1:

Open “Control Panel”

Step 2:

Open “Network and Sharing Center” from the “Control Panel”.

Step 3:

Click on “Set up a new connection or Network”.

Step 4:

Click on “Connect to a workplace” and click “Next”.

Step 5:

Click on “Use my Internet connection (VPN)”.

Step 6:

Step 7:

• In the Internet address, enter any one of the server mentioned under http://network.limevpn.com/
• In “Destination name” field type “LimeVPN”.
• Also check the “Don’t connect now” just set it up so I can connect later”.
• Click “Next”.

Step 8:

Enter your VPN username and password. Make sure you use your VPN username and password and NOT the client area credentials.

Click “Create” 

Step 9:

Click the “Close” button.

Step 10:

Open “Network and Sharing Center” from the “Control Panel”.

Click on “Connect to a network”.

Step 11:

In the “Connect to a network” screen, you will see the “LimeVPN” connection that you have just set up. Right click on it and select “Properties”.

Step 12:

Click on “Security” Tab.

In the “Type of VPN” list select “IKEv2″ then click on the “OK”.

Step 13:

Open “Network and Sharing Center” from the “Control Panel”.

Click on “Connect to a network”.

Step 14:

In the “Connect to a network” screen, you will see the “LimeVPN” connection that you have just set up. Right click on it and select “connect/disconnect.” options  to establish/revoke VPN connection.