Timing for the free deal is between Apand September 30, 2020. As you can see, one gets a free Synology SSL VPN, WebVPN, SSTP concurrent account access license with the device, then needs to purchase additional licenses after the first. Here is a quick look at how Synology licenses their VPN. You still need to purchase the licenses, this is not an OTA feature upgrade, but then again they are free instead of $10 each. This is good for both new and existing customers. Synology’s RT1900ac, RT2600ac, and MR2200ac wireless router owners will be able to purchase VPN Plus Client VPN Access and Site-to-Site VPN licenses for free. Synology Adds Free VPN Plus Licenses for Remote Working Synology is offering its easy-to-use VPN Plus licenses at no charge starting Monday, April 6 to help these smaller organizations. Many small businesses have been rushing for solutions, and many of them without dedicated IT support to do so. One solution that has been in enormous demand is for virtual private network (VPN) services. Each additional client access license enables one additional concurrent user account logged into VPN Plus.We have seen a massive shift to work from home solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: Each Synology Router provides one free client access license.
Each license key can be activated on only one Synology product supporting VPN Plus. An active Internet connection is required throughout the process. Once completed, the license keys will be activated on your Synology product within 24 hours. A wizard will guide you through the activation procedure. Log in to Synology Router Manager (SRM) as administrator, go to VPN Plus Server / License / Client VPN Access, and click Add License.
How to Activate Your Free VPN Plus License Under the new program, new and existing owners of Synology’s RT1900ac, RT2600ac, and MR2200ac wireless routers can activate perpetual Client VPN Access and Site-to-Site VPN licenses at no additional cost, forever. That is why we are announcing forever free licenses for all previously paid features of our premier VPN server solution, Synology VPN Plus.”
“We think our users should continue to enjoy full free access to all the best VPN technologies that Synology has to offer. Working from home has become the new normal,” said Rebecca Lin, Product Manager for VPN Plus at Synology Inc. Fast forward 18 months, and the trend is now irreversible. “We first launched this program to support businesses worldwide during the initial phase of the COVID-19 crisis. Taipei, Taiwan Septem– Synology announced today that its VPN server solution for Synology Routers, VPN Plus, has transitioned to a permanently free licensing program. Set up a powerful VPN server on your Synology router with minimal effort and provide stable, fast connections to remote employees at any time of day. VPN Plus lets you provide secure access to your local network from the Internet. All licenses are perpetual and do not expire or require additional costs. Both existing and new owners of Synology’s RT1900ac, RT2600ac, and MR2200ac wireless routers will be able to get VPN Plus Client VPN Access and Site-to-Site VPN licenses for free. This is great news for old and new customers alike. Synology announced VPN Plus licenses for Synology Routers are transitioned to a permanently free licensing program.