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Create a job, make it run at system start and call C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe as programm and supply the path to your SetPreSharedKey.ps1 as argument.īut, for real: Here's a complete sample script that shows you how to keep the secret safe, even in a script. For convenience reasons, there is Windows Task Scheduler. The PreSharedKey is not persisted during reboots, for security reasons. Set-VpnAuthProtocol -SharedSecret "YourSecretValueHere" -TunnelAuthProtocolsAdvertised PreSharedKey User mazo22 at HomeServerShow nicely explained the command to set a PreSharedKey: That's bad, but since Microsoft ❤️ PowerShell, there are commandlets for everything! Just make sure to have the Remote Access Tools for Windows Powershell feature installed (it comes automatically with the Essentials role). If you're not fluent in German, the Routing & RAS app tells me that I can't use the GUI for configuration since legacy mode is disabled. In case you haven't heard of it, it's basically Windows-only proprietary VPN.īefore upgrading to Server 2016, I've used VPN extensively on my iPhone & iPad to access my home network. I chose to use L2PT with a PreSharedKey for connecting my iOS devices. Where I could simply use the GUI in Server 2012 R2, Server 2016 is less cooperative: External clients connect via Microsoft's DirectAccess back home. The built-in Connector for Windows clients makes accessing your home network from anywhere charmingly easy, and Microsoft gives you a free *. domain with dynamic DNS and automatic configuration on top of that. Windows Server Essentials is a great option for your home network. I'm using it mostly for DNS, DHCP, client backups, storage and VPN but, really, you can do anything with it.