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How to configure ExpressVPN on QVPN using L2TP/IPsec?

Last modified date: 2021-05-28

How to Configure ExpressVPN on QVPN using L2TP/IPsec

This tutorial explains how to configure ExpressVPN on your QNAP NAS using L2TP/IPsec. Before you begin, make sure your QNAP device is set up and connected to the same network as your computer.

This tutorial is also available on the ExpressVPN website.

Identifying ExpressVPN Server Information

The first step is to locate your ExpressVPN account credentials and server details. You'll need these later when configuring QVPN.

  1. Log in to ExpressVPN.
  2. Under Manual Configuration, click PPTP & L2TP/IPsec.

    A window opens.

  3. Identify your account credentials.
  4. Identify a server address.

Note the account credentials and server address for later use with QVPN.

Installing QVPN

  1. Log on to QTS as an administrator.
  2. Open App Center, and then click .

    A search box appears.

  3. Enter QVPN.

    The QVPN application appears in the search results.

  4. Click Install.

    The installation window appears.

  5. Select a volume to install QVPN.
  6. Click OK.

    QTS installs the application.

Creating an L2TP/IPSec Connection

The next step is to configure QVPN using the information you noted earlier.

  1. Open QVPN.
  2. Go to VPN Client > VPN Connection Profiles.
  3. Click Add.
  4. Select L2TP/IPSec.

    The Create VPN Connection (L2TP/IPSec) window opens.

  5. Configure the VPN connection settings.

    Setting

    Description

    Profile Name

    Specify a name to help identify this profile.

    Server Address

    Specify the IP address for the VPN server.

    Username

    Specify the username to access the VPN server.

    Password

    Specify the password to access the VPN server.

    Authentication

    Select an authentication method.

    Preshared Key

    Specify the key provided by the VPN server administrator.

    Specify the subnet mask

    Specify the subnet mask.
  6. Optional: Select Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost.
  7. Click Create.

Connecting to the VPN

The final step is to connect to the VPN from the QNAP device.

  1. Open QVPN.
  2. Select the VPN profile you created previously.
  3. Click Use VPN as NAS Default Gateway.

    The Use VPN as NAS Default Gateway window opens.

  4. Click
  5. Optional: Enable a Backup VPN.
    1. Select a backup VPN profile.
    2. Specify a delay.
  6. Optional: Select Allow other network devices in the same subnet to connect to the VPN through the NAS.
  7. Click Apply.

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