VPN Setup Instructions

macOS — IKEv2 Setup (Recommended)

IKEv2 is the fastest and most secure option on macOS. Built-in since macOS 10.11+.

1. Open System Settings → VPN → Add VPN Configuration → IKEv2
2. Display Name: WestNet IKEv2
3. Server: vpn.westnet.ca
4. Remote ID: vpn.westnet.ca
5. Local ID: leave blank
6. Authentication: Username
7. Username: your-username
8. Password: your VPN password
9. Click Create then toggle the VPN on

macOS — L2TP Setup

Alternative method. macOS dropped built-in PPTP in macOS Sierra and later.

1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences) → Network
2. Click + to add a new interface
3. Interface: VPN  |  VPN Type: L2TP over IPsec
4. Service Name: WestNet VPN
5. Server Address: vpn.westnet.ca
6. Account Name: your-username
7. Click Authentication Settings:
   • Password: your VPN password
   • Shared Secret: WestNet
8. Click OK → Apply → Connect

Alternative: One-Click Profile Install

Download the .mobileconfig file to auto-configure your Mac in one click — no manual setup required.

Recommended: One-Tap Install

The fastest way to set up VPN on your iPhone or iPad. Downloads a pre-configured profile — just tap Install.

After downloading, go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management to install.

iOS — IKEv2 Setup (Recommended Manual Method)

IKEv2 is the fastest and most reliable protocol on iOS. Built-in since iOS 9+.

1. Open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → VPN
2. Tap Add VPN Configuration
3. Type: IKEv2
4. Description: WestNet IKEv2
5. Server: vpn.westnet.ca
6. Remote ID: vpn.westnet.ca
7. Local ID: leave blank
8. Authentication: Username
9. Username: your-username
10. Password: your VPN password
11. Tap Done → toggle VPN On

iOS — Manual L2TP Setup

Alternative method:

1. Open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → VPN
2. Tap Add VPN Configuration
3. Type: L2TP
4. Description: WestNet VPN
5. Server: vpn.westnet.ca
6. Account: your-username
7. Password: your VPN password
8. Secret: WestNet
9. Tap Done → toggle VPN On

iOS — PPTP Setup (Older iOS)

PPTP was removed from iOS 10+. For older devices only:

1. Settings → General → VPN → Add VPN Configuration
2. Type: PPTP
3. Server: vpn.westnet.ca
4. Account: your-username
5. Enter password → Done → toggle VPN On

Linux — IKEv2 (Recommended)

1. Install the strongSwan plugin: apt-get install network-manager-strongswan
2. Open Network Connections → Add → VPN (IPsec/IKEv2)
3. Gateway: vpn.westnet.ca
4. Authentication: EAP (Username/Password)
5. Username: your-username
6. Password: your VPN password
7. Save → Connect

Command line: apt-get install strongswan libcharon-extra-plugins then configure /etc/ipsec.conf

Linux — PPTP (Network Manager)

1. Install the PPTP plugin: apt-get install network-manager-pptp
2. Open Network Connections → Add → VPN (PPTP)
3. Gateway: vpn.westnet.ca
4. Username: your-username
5. Password: your VPN password
6. Click Advanced → Enable MPPE encryption
7. Save → Connect

Linux — L2TP (Network Manager)

1. Install the L2TP plugin: apt-get install network-manager-l2tp
2. Open Network Connections → Add → VPN (L2TP)
3. Gateway: vpn.westnet.ca
4. IPsec Settings: Enable → Pre-Shared Key = WestNet
5. Username: your-username
6. Password: your VPN password
7. Save → Connect

Linux — Command Line (pptpsetup)

1. Install PPTP client: apt-get install pptp-linux
2. Create tunnel: pptpsetup --create westnet --server vpn.westnet.ca --username your-username --password YOUR_PASS --encrypt
3. Connect: pon westnet
4. Disconnect: poff westnet

Router — VPN Client Setup

Most DD-WRT, Tomato, OpenWrt, Asus, and TP-Link routers support PPTP or L2TP client connections.

1. Log in to your router admin panel (usually 192.168.1.1)
2. Navigate to VPN or WAN client settings
3. VPN Type: PPTP or L2TP/IPsec
4. Server: vpn.westnet.ca
5. Username: your-username
6. Password: your VPN password
7. For L2TP, set Pre-Shared Key: WestNet
8. Save and reboot if required

Connecting at the router level protects all devices on your network without individual setup.