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SoftEther may not function properly on the ARM version of Windows 11. This guide offers a possible workaround for using the UH VPN. Since ITS does not support this version of Windows, these instructions are provided as a courtesy. We cannot ensure they will work for every Windows 11 ARM device.
Installing OpenVPN on Windows 11 ARM
The following steps will guide you through the installation and configuration for using OpenVPN to connect to the UH VPN:
- Download the Community Edition of OpenVPN for Windows ARM64 from https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/
- Run the installer. You will get an error message saying to copy the config file to specific directories. Click OK.
- In the System Tray, right click on the OpenVPN icon, and click Exit. (You may need to click '^' to see additional programs).
- Obtain a OpenVPN config file from ITS: https://net.its.hawaii.edu/vpndocs/openvpn/secured/index.php
- Enter a password that you want to use for the config file (do not enter your UH username's password)
- Click Generate Config
- Under the "Android" section, click on DOWNLOAD PROFILE
- The file name will be sevpn_its_hawaii_edu-######.ovpn
- Copy this config file into the directory that the original dialog box indicated: C:\Users\[username]\OpenVPN\config
- Launch the OpenVPN app that’s on the desktop (or Programs menu). Nothing will happen. In the System Tray right click on OpenVPN.
- Select Connect.
- It will ask for your username and password. Enter your UH username and password. You can choose to save the password.
- It will ask for the config password. Enter the password you created in Step 4. You can choose to save this password.
- You should now be connected to the UH VPN.
- To disconnect from the UH VPN, in the System Tray, right click on OpenVPN, and select Disconnect.
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