IKEv2 VPN from iOS to Vigor Router

This article demonstrates how to set up Vigor Router as a VPN server for IKEv2 VPN and how to start the VPN from an iOS device.

Setup on Vigor Router

1. Go to VPN and Remote Access >> IPsec General Setup, input a Pre-Shared Key, then click OK.

2. Go to VPN and Remote Access >> Remote Dial-in User, click an available index number to edit the profile.

• Check Enable this account
• Check IPsec Tunnel at Allowed Dial-In Type
• Click OK to save

Now the settings are complete. If the VPN user is online, you will see VPN connection status at VPN and Remote Access >> Connection Management.

1. Go to VPN and Remote Access >> IPsec General Setup. Type Pre-Shared Key then click Apply to save.

2. Add an IPsec VPN profile at VPN and Remote Access >> VPN Profiles:

• Enter Profile name
• Check Enable
• Select "Enable" for For Remote Dial-in User
• Specify the LAN network for VPN client at Local IP/Subnet Mask
• Select "IKEv2" for IKE Protocol
• Click Apply

Now the settings is complete. If the VPN user is online, you will see VPN connection status at VPN and Remote Access >> Connection Management.

Connecting VPN from iOS

1. Go to Settings >> General >> VPN and tap Add VPN Configuration

2. Edit the configuration as follows:

• Select "IKEv2" for Type
• Type the WAN IP or hostname of the router at Server and Remote ID
• Select "None" for User Authentication
• Disable Use Certificate
• Type the Pre-shared key in the router's IPsec General Setup at Secret
• Tap Done

3. Switch on Status to start the IKEv2 VPN connection to Vigor Router.