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Installing the Draytek ‘Smart VPN Client’


Full set of instructions for the end user to use to connect their PC to a network behind a Draytek router using VPN.

Before you start, you will need;

  • The WAN IP address (or DDNS/ domain name) of the Draytek you are connecting to.
  • The username for the connection.
  • The password for the connection.


Also, please verify that your IT person has configured and tested the VPN in advance. This cuts down the chances of failure to connect.

In this example, we will be using an SSL tunnel for the VPN connection.

Before starting, exit all applications on your computer.

Download the Draytek ‘Smart VPN Client’ software


The ‘Smart VPN Client’ software is Draytek’s own secure connection software used to connect your device to a Draytek router. Draytek have made this software free to download and use.

Go to https://www.draytek.com/products/smart-vpn-client/ and download the appropriate ‘Smart VPN Client’ software.

In this example, the current version of the ‘Smart VPN Client’ VPN is 5.7.0. The current version number may be higher.


Once downloaded, open the downloads folder as shown below. If this icon is not available, just go to your Downloads folder manually.


The ‘Smart VPN client’ is downloaded as a compressed file and needs to be decompressed. Right mouse click on the ‘Smaart VPN Client’ software as below and select ‘Extract All…’ as shown below.



On my computer, this is the folder that the ‘Smart VPN Client’ will be decompressed to. – on your computer, it may be slightly different.

Next, enter the ‘Smart VPN Client’ folder by double clicking on it.



Next, start the installation by double clicking ‘SmartVPNClient_5.7.0’. Please note your version number may be different and the .exe at the end may not be visible on your computer.

This is the installer running below. Click ‘Next’ to continue.


Select the components to install. Levee the selection as is and click ‘Next’ to continue.


Choose the install location as below. Levee it as is and click ‘Install’ to continue.


Make sure all other applications running on your computer have been exited and let click ‘Yes’ as below to reboot your computer.



Once the computer has re started, you can then create a profile and configure the connection.


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