This is a quick guide on how to setup your client devices to connect to the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter VPN as setup Here
Windows
Add a new VPN by going to
Settings > Network & Internet > VPN > Add a VPN connection and setting up with the following details:
VPN Provider: Windows (built-in)
Connection name: L2TP
Server name: Server address or IP
VPN Type: L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key
Pre-shared key: <secret>
Type of sign-in info: User name and password
User name: <username>
Password: <secret>Navigate to the windows 10 network settings
Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Change Adapter Options > L2TP Adapter properties and enable CHAP v2
Security > Allow these protocols > Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)Apple Mac OS
Add a vpn connection by going to
System Preferences > Network > “+” and completing the following
Interface: VPN
VPN Type: L2TP over IPSec
Service name: VPN (L2TP)Adjust the new L2TP over IPSec interface by going to
System Preferences > Network > VPN L2TP and doing the following
Configuration: Default
Server Address: Server Address or IP
Account Name <username>Add your authentication settings by going to
System Preferences > Network > VPN L2TP > Authentication Settings and add your credentials
User Authentication: <password>
Machine Authentication: <secret>
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