Setting Up Your VPN Connection FOR XP
CLICK HERE FOR USER & PASSWORD
CLICK HERE FOR USER & PASSWORD
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Click on Start, then select Programs then Accessories
SCREEN SHORT OF WINDOWS XP
- Select Communications then New Connection Wizard
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In the New Connection Wizard click Next
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Select Connect to the Network at my workplace and click Next
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Select Virtual Private Network connection and click Next
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Enter CompanyName VPN into the Company Name field and click Next
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Refer to the VPN Information Sheet (that was faxed to you) for the VPN/PPTP Server name
and enter that in the Host name or IP Address field. Click Next
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Place a check in the box Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish
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Double-click the CompanyName VPN icon on the desktop
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Click the Properties button.
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With the General tab selected, you can optionally have Windows dial your ISP before dialing
the VPN. Only do this if you have an analog (or modem) dial-up connection.
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Click the Security tab and place a check next to Advanced (custom settings) then click
the Settings... button
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At the top of the Advanced Security Settings window in the Data encryption: field, select
Require encryption (disconnect if server declines) In the Logon security section, do the
following:
- Place a check next to Allow these protocols
- Check Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP)
- Check Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)
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Click OK
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In the VPN Properties Window, click OK
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If you have an analog modem connection, make sure your Internet connection is active.
If you have the First connect option enabled, proceed to step 2.
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Double click the VPN icon on your desktop
- Refer to the VPN Information sheet that was faxed to you and proceed with the following:
- Enter your Username in the User name: field
- Enter your Password in the Password: field
- Optional: Place a check in the save password box and select Me only
- Click Connect
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A dialog box should appear to show the username and password is being verified
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There will be a small icon in the task tray near the clock showing the status of the vpn connection,
the 2 small PC icons flash indicating network activity over the VPN.
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When you have finished your session, right click the VPN icon in the task bar
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Select Disconnect
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