VPN Setup

Tue, 27 May 2008 18:12:18 GMT

Setting Up Your VPN Connection

Click on Start, then select Programs then Accessories
Select Communications then New Connection Wizard
In the New Connection Wizard click Next
Select Connect to the Network at my workplace and click Next
Select Virtual Private Network connection and click Next
Enter CompanyName VPN into the Company Name field and click Next
Enter that in the Host name or IP Address field. Click Next
Place a check in the box Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish
Double-click the CompanyNameVPN icon on the desktop
Click the Properties button.
Click the Security tab and place a check next to Advanced (custom settings) then click Settings
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:
1. Place a check next to Allow these protocols
2. Check Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP)
3. Check Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)
4. Click OK
Click the Networking tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties
Click the Advanced button
Under the General tab, Uncheck Use Default Gateway on Remote Network
1. In the Advanced TCP/IP Window, click OK
2. In the Internet Protocal TCP/IP Properties Window, click OK
3. In the VPN Properties Window, click OK

Initiating Your VPN Connection

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.
Double click the VPN icon on your desktop
Refer to the VPN Information sheet that was faxed to you and 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
A dialog box should appear to show the username and password is being verified
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

When you have finished your session, right click the VPN icon in the task bar
Select Disconnect

Note: If you are having trouble establishing a VPN connection then make sure that TCP connections to port 1723 and IP protocol 47 can pass through your firewall.

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