Using Windows 10 VPN Client on Linux Debian
In today's world, setting up a VPN server on Linux Debian is a popular and recommended solution for secure and private internet browsing. However, some users may still prefer to use the Windows 10 VPN client for various reasons. This article will guide you through the process of using the Windows 10 VPN client on Linux Debian.
Prerequisites
To get started, you will need the following:
- A Linux Debian system with a stable internet connection
- A Windows 10 system with the built-in VPN client
- A VPN service provider that supports the PPTP or L2TP/IPSec protocols
Setting up the VPN Server
First, you will need to set up the VPN server on your Linux Debian system. This can be done using the built-in pptpd package. To install it, open a terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pptpd
Next, you will need to configure the VPN server by editing the /etc/pptpd.conf file. Add the following lines to the file, replacing vpn-server with the hostname of your Linux Debian system and 192.168.0.100 with the IP address of the VPN server.
localip 192.168.0.1
remoteip 192.168.0.100-200
Save and close the file, then create a new file called /etc/ppp/chap-secrets and add the following lines, replacing username and password with the credentials provided by your VPN service provider.
username pptpd password *
Configuring the Windows 10 VPN Client
On your Windows 10 system, open the Settings app and go to Network & Internet > VPN. Click on the "Add a VPN connection" button and enter the following details:
- VPN provider:
Windows (built-in) - Connection name:
My VPN - Server name or address:
vpn-server - VPN type:
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) - Type of sign-in info:
User name and password - User name:
username - Password:
password
Click on the "Save" button to save the VPN connection. You can now connect to the VPN server by clicking on the "Connect" button next to the VPN connection.
In this article, we have covered the process of using the Windows 10 VPN client on Linux Debian. This allows users to take advantage of the built-in VPN client on Windows 10 while still using a Linux Debian system as the VPN server. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily set up and use the Windows 10 VPN client on Linux Debian.