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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| + | '''OpenVPN''' is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. |
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| + | This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to create and run an OpenVPN server on a PC that runs on Windows OS. The information provided here is geared towards users of almost any knowledge level. The instructions apply to Windows 7 and newer systems. |
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| + | ==Configuration overview and prerequisites== |
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| + | Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible. |
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| + | '''Prerequisites''': |
| + | * A PC or Laptop running on Windows 7 or a later version |
| + | * The PC in question must have a '''[[Private_and_Public_IP_Addresses#Public_IP_address|Public IP address]]''' |
| + | * An active Internet connection |