# Step 1: Set up VPN

Follow directions of VPN software to create a LAN connection. Windows PC acting as RCForb Server should run the VPN server (or a thrid Windows PC on the same network.) Server and Radio PC's should be able to "ping" each other with VPN active.

I Recommend [SoftEther VPN](https://www.softether.org), not for its ease of setup, but for how few steps are required for setup. Both PC's, one on the home LAN and one on the VPN, should *both* have an IP address *on the home LAN*, and SoftEther has the most straightforward setup to do this.

Test functionality of VPN by moving radio PC to hotspot/public wifi not on your home network. Connect to the VPN again and you should still be able to ping the Server PC