Fritzbox: Set up VPN access

To be able to access your home network via the Internet, you need to set up a VPN connection with your Fritzbox. You can find out how to do this in this practical tip.

Create VPN settings for the Fritzbox

First you have to create a configuration file with the "Fritzbox - Set up remote access" tool. To do this, proceed as follows.

1. Download the program Fritzbox remote access setup and run it.
2. Click "New" and then "Set up remote access for a user".
3. Select a user name for the access and click on "Next".
4. Enter your DynDNS domain or your fixed IP.
5. After clicking on "Next" you have to enter the IP settings of your Fritzbox.
6. Save the configuration with "Finish".

Import VPN settings for Fritzbox

Then you have to import the configuration file into your Fritzbox using the following steps.

1. Call up the user interface of your Fritzbox. You can find more information in the video below.
2. Now select under "Internet" -> "Shares" -> "VPN" by clicking on "Select file" the configuration file you just created (fritzbox.cfg).
3. With "Import VPN configuration" the Fritzbox loads the configuration file and is then ready for a VPN connection.

Set up computer for VPN access on Fritzbox

Below you will find the final points to set up your PC for VPN access.

1. Download the Fritz-Fernzugang VPN program and install it.
2. Click on "File" and then "Import" to select your configuration file (vpnuser.cfg).
3. You can now connect to your Fritzbox using the telephone receiver symbol.
4. Attention: The computer must not be in the same network as the Fritzbox.

You can find out how to update the firmware of your FritzBox in our next practical tip.

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