How to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on the Razer Sila

Updated: 23-Aug-2023 | Answer ID: 1528
This article will show you how to set up a Virtual Private Network on your Razer Sila.

 

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A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to access your home network securely through the Internet when you are away from home. In addition, when you are out of the country, you can use the VPN Service to access Internet sites or services that you may not usually be able to due to geographic limitations.

Razer Sila supports OpenVPN and Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Virtual Private Network protocols in order to establish a fast, secure, and reliable connection (tunnel) between your router and a VPN server.

OpenVPN is the most advanced, most reliable, and the most popular, open-source software application being used to establish VPN connections. PPTP provides a fast and easy to set up solution for users who are not as concern over security and reliability and is the quickest/simplest method of establishing a VPN. Its compatibility with a wide range of platforms is a plus point. However, due to its well-reported security flaws, it is not recommended by most tech experts.

VPN using OpenVPN

  1. Log in to the web interface by going to http://sila.razer.com/ or http://192.168.8.1 (We recommend using the URL sila.razer.com as it offers better security)
  2. Log in using your chosen password; if this was not previously set up, use the default code of “password”
  3. On the left side, menu click on VPN
  4. One will have a choice of PPTP or OpenVPN
  5. Click on OpenVPN
  6. Fill in the information required:
    • Name = any name you wish (example: uswest) for the reference point
    • Username = username of the VPN service provider account
    • Password = password associated with the VPN service provider account
    • Auto Reconnection = Yes (if it loses connection) / No (if want the ability to turn off or on when you need it)
    • Import .ovpn File = click the upload button and select the .ovpn file of your choice
  7. Click "Apply". This will reboot and reconfigure the router - please wait a few minutes as it does the configuration required

VPN using PPTP

  1. Log in to the web interface by going to http://sila.razer.com/ or http://192.168.8.1
  2. Login using your chosen password; if this was not previously setup, use the default code of “password”
  3. On the left side, menu click on VPN
  4. One will have a choice of PPTP or OpenVPN
  5. Click on PPTP
  6. Fill in the information required:
    • Name = any name you wish (example: uswest) for the reference point
    • Username = username of the VPN service provider account
    • Password = password associated with the VPN service provider account
    • Server = the VPN service provider IP Address or Server name associated the country you wish to connect to (there should be a list of IP Address or Server Names from the VPN service provider website)
  7. Click Apply - this will reboot and reconfigure the router - please wait a few minutes as it does the configuration required

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