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Configure Client end of VPN
How to configure the client end of the VPN.
How to create a VPN connection from a home computer to office network.
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- From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel. Then choose Network Connections and select Create a new connection.
- The Network Connection Wizard will appear. Click the Next button.
- Choose Connect to the network at my workplace., and click the Next button.
- Choose Virtual Private Network connection, and click the Next button.
- Type Company Name in the name field for this connection.
- Choose Do not dial the initial connection, and click the Next button.
- Type NetworkAddress in Hostname field, and then click the Next button.
- If you want this connection to be made available to all users on your network, check Anyone's use, otherwise check My use only. Then click the Next button.
- Check the Add a shortcut to my desktop if you desire. Click the finish button.
- In the Connect CompanyName VPN dialog box, enter your username and password and click the Properties button.
- Click on the Security Tab. Select Typical settings, Require secured password, and Require data encryption.
- Click on the Networking tab. Set the Type of VPN server to Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). Note: Perform the following steps through Step 12 only if you are on a Cable Modem, or DSL. Otherwise go to Step 13. Select Intenet Protocol and click on the Properties button.
- Check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automtically. Click on the Advanced button.
- Uncheck Use default gateway on remote network. Click the OK button.
- Click the OK button.
- Click the OK button.
- Click the Connect button. When connected you will see a connection icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
