🖥️ Windows VPN Setup Instructions
Follow these steps to securely connect your Windows workstation to the network.
1. Install the Client
Download and install the official WireGuard Windows installer:
- Link: wireguard.com/install
- File: Look for the "Download Windows Installer" (.msi) button.
2. Create Your Configuration
- Open the WireGuard application from your Start menu.
- Click the arrow next to Add Tunnel and select Add empty tunnel... (or press Ctrl+N).
- A window will appear with a generated Private Key.
- Action Required: Copy the Public Key shown at the top and send it to your Administrator.
- Clear out any existing text and paste the following configuration:
Ini, TOML
[Interface]
PrivateKey = [YOUR_GENERATED_PRIVATE_KEY_STAYS_HERE]
Address = [CLIENT_IP]/32
DNS = 1.1.1.1
MTU = 1320
[Peer]
PublicKey = 2RlHlhXvwp7JFv6QL32v74dr51Gge8Ys/YUlaR4TmX4=
Endpoint = 24.196.60.34:13231
AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.0/24, 172.20.100.0/24
PersistentKeepalive = 25
3. Connect and Verify
- Give the tunnel a name (e.g., Work-Network) and click Save.
- Click the Activate button.
- Verification:
- The "Status" should change to Active.
- In the "Transfer" section, you should see Data received climbing.
- Open a Command Prompt and type: ping 172.20.100.1
⚠️ Troubleshooting Windows-Specific Issues
- Firewall Classification: Windows might treat the VPN as a "Public" network and block SFTP/SSH. If you can't reach the servers, run PowerShell as Administrator and use: Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceAlias 'Work-Network' -NetworkCategory Private
- Admin Rights: WireGuard requires Administrative privileges to create the network interface. Ensure the user has the rights to toggle the tunnel on.