====== OpenVPN PC Client ======

===== Introduction =====

With the installation of a windows OpenVPN client it is possible to make a connection to a Gargoyle router running OpenVPN server for remote connections.

Setting up the Gargoyle OpenVPN **server** is just the same as "Router to Router" method. see other guide for server setup.

===== Requirements =====

This guide uses:
  * Compatable Gargoyle router
  * Windows PC
  * OpenVPN Client

===== Installation =====

OpenVPN have both a commercial product and a free community client. Download and install the community client.

[[https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html]]

Make sure you install the correct version for your operating system.

Most people will install "**Installer, Windows Vista and later**"

Just install the default setup

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===== Configure Client =====


Run the GUI OpenVPN client

The GUI Client should now show in the task bar, right click for settings

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Under **Advanced** will show which directory to store OpenVPN Config/Keys

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===== Install Config/Key Files =====

Download and unzip the key Files the Gargoyle OpenVPN server

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Copy the unzipped **folder** (Not Files) to the search directory. In this case

''C:\Users\user\OpenVPN\config''

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===== Connect =====

To make a connection click connect

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All going well you should get a connection and green icon.

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