1) Download the OpenVPN software from
http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html. You need the
“Windows Installer”.
2) Once the file is downloaded,
right click the file to start the install process, then “
Run as administrator“. Note for Vista and Win 7 users, you need to install OpenVPN as administrator.
3) Click “Next” and then agree to the Terms of Service.
4 ) You’ll see “License Agreement”
I Agree
5) Have all components selected (make sure all have checkmarks) and the click “
Next“.
6) Choose install path – this will be c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN
Now click “
Install“.
In the security window that pops up select “
Install“.
8) Installation Complete Screen.
Click “
Next“.
9) Click “
Finish“.
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Now we install the Certificate to connect to VPNBook on Port 80 (Needs Winzip/winrar/7zip)
STEP 1 - download the Certificate for TCP Port 80 access.
STEP 2 – DOWNLOAD THE OPENVPN CERTIFICATE (UNZIP)
Download OpenVPN certificate bundle and unzip it
3) Unzip the certificate file.
STEP 3 – Copy the .ovpn files to c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN\config
Extract the files to c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN\config or copy them to this directory.
VPNBook bundles now include only include the .ovpn files. I’ll explain this a little later on.
4) If you don’t know how to use Winzip, don’t worry, we can use cut and paste instead. We can use Windows Explorer – Copy the .ovpn files, Navigate to“c:\program files\OpenVPN\config” and paste the .ovpn configuration files into this \config directory.
Note for ordinary OpenVPN there would be 2 files (a .crt and .ovpn). (vpnbook.crt was the old security certificate). This is important if you’re an experienced VPNBook user – as you’d be flummoxed wondering where this .crt file has gone. It’s been integrated into their .ovpn file.
Step 5 – Connect to OpenVPN.
5) Right click on the OpenVPN icon in the system tray (lower right hand corner of your screen), and select “Connect” from the menu.
6) Enter your VPNBook user name and password into OpenVPN (these are obtained from http://www.vpnbook.com).
- Username: vpnbook
- Password: rac3vat9
- Click “OK“
7) Connected log appears – Congratulations… you are now running a VPN using Port 80.
As OpenVPN is connecting the log will fill with information. This is normal. Once completed you will be connected to your new VPN!
Congratulations! Your connection is now ready to use!
Select “Disconnect” when you are ready to end your session – but lets test that you are running a Romanian IP first.
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To Test that you’re running on a Romanian IP – and get a pretty Romanian Flag
Click on this link: www.dnsleaktest.com
That was easy, right?