Windows XP VPN Configuration

Table of Contents

  • Setting Up Your VPN Connection
  • Initiating Your VPN Connection
  • Disconnecting Your VPN Connection

 

Setting Up Your VPN Connection

  1. Click on Start, then select Programs then Accessories

    Click on Start - Programs - Accessories

  2. Select Communications then New Connection Wizard

    Select Communications - New Connection Wizard

  3. In the New Connection Wizard click Next

    Click Next

  4. Select Connect to the Network at my workplace and click Next

    Select Connect to the Network at my Workplace - click Next

  5. Select Virtual Private Network connection and click Next

    Select Virtual Private Network connection - click Next

  6. Enter UNF-VPN into the Company Name field and click Next

    Specify VPN account name - click Next

  7. Enter vpn.unf.edu in the Host name or IP Address field. Click Next

    Specify VPN Server name - click Next

  8. Click on the radio button: Anyone's use

  9. in the box Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish

    Click Finish

  10. Double-click the UNF-VPN icon on the desktop

    Double-click VPN icon on desktop

  11. Click the Properties button.

    Click on the Properties button

  12. 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.

    Choose the automatic dial option, if necessary

  13. Click Options and select Include Windows logon domain

  14. Click Networking and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties


  15. Check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automtically. Click on the Advanced button .

  16. Uncheck Use default gateway on remote network. Click the OK

  17. Click OK.

Initiating Your VPN Connection

  1. 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.

  2. Double click the VPN icon on your desktop

    VPN Icon

  3. Proceed with the following:
    1. Enter your Username in the User name: field
    2. Enter your Password in the Password: field
    3. Optional: Place a check in the save password box and select Me only
    4. Click Connect

      VPN user account information


  4. A dialog box should appear to show the username and password is being verified

  5. 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.

Disconnecting Your VPN Connection

  1. When you have finished your session, right click the VPN icon in the task bar

  2. Select Disconnect

 

 

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