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How to set up PPTP on TP-Link Archer

Follow this step-by-step guide to setup PureVPN on your TP-Link Archer router using PPTP protocol.

Updated over a year ago

Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN Member Area. Click πŸ‘‰ here to visit Member Area.

  • Login to the Member Area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.

  • On Subscription tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.

  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.

  • Note down your PureVPN username and click the Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.

How to set up PPTP on TP-Link Archer router

  • To start setting up a VPN on a tp-link router you first have to connect to it. For that, you have to put in your browser the following address: http://192.168.0.1 (If this doesn't work, please consult your router's manual to find what is the Default Gateway Address). Enter your router's username and password and click Login.

  • Once you are logged in then select the Advanced option.

  • Under Advanced select Network option, then go to Internet tab.

  • Choose PPTP from Connection Type drop-down menu.

  • Now enter the following information:

  • Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can find your VPN credentials.

  • Secondary Connection: Dynamic IP

  • VPN Server IP/Domain Name: (Enter the IP address of the VPN server provided in the list below. Click πŸ‘‰ here on how to convert server address into IP address.)

    1. Germany: de1.pointtoserver.com

    2. Netherlands: nl1.pointtoserver.com

    3. United Kingdom: ukl1.pointtoserver.com

    4. United States: usil1.pointtoserver.com

    5. United States: ustx1.pointtoserver.com

    6. United States: usca1.pointtoserver.com

    7. United States: usfl1.pointtoserver.com

    8. United States: usny1.pointtoserver.com

    9. United States: uswdc1.pointtoserver.com

    10. Australia: au-sd1.pointtoserver.com

  • MTU Size: 1420

  • Connection Mode: Manually

  • Max Idle Time: 0

  • Once you have entered all the information, Click on Connect button to activate the VPN connection.

  • PureVPN is successfully connected now on your TP-Link Archer series router.

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