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.