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==== Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows Vista ==== | ==== Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows Vista ==== | ||
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− | + | Note: These steps won't work unless your computer is currently connected to the internet. Please connect to the internet before following these instructions. | |
− | # Select the '''Network and Sharing Center '''(if | + | # Click on the '''Start button''', then click on '''Control Panel'''.<br>[[Image:Vista Open Control Panel.PNG]] |
− | # In the | + | # Select the '''Network and Sharing Center ''' (or, if you don't see it, first select '''Network and Internet'''). |
− | # Select '''Connect to a workplace''' and click | + | # In the left navigation area under '''Tasks''', click on '''Set up a connection or network'''. |
− | # If prompted to use an existing connection, choose '''No, create a new connection''' and click | + | # Select '''Connect to a workplace''' and click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
+ | # If prompted to use an existing connection, choose '''No, create a new connection''' and click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. | ||
# Click on '''Use my Internet connection (VPN)'''. | # Click on '''Use my Internet connection (VPN)'''. | ||
− | + | # Enter the IP address '''140.233.5.200''' and a name for the connection as shown below, and click on [[Image:Next button.PNG]].<br>[[Image:Vista VPN graphic 2.PNG|400px]] | |
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− | # Enter the IP address and a name for the connection as | ||
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# Enter your Middlebury College '''username''', the '''password''' for that account, and '''MIDD''' as the domain. Then click on '''Connect'''. | # Enter your Middlebury College '''username''', the '''password''' for that account, and '''MIDD''' as the domain. Then click on '''Connect'''. | ||
# A screen displaying the text “You are connected” will appear when the VPN connection has been established. | # A screen displaying the text “You are connected” will appear when the VPN connection has been established. | ||
− | + | * Return to the '''Network and Sharing Center''' to disconnect the VPN connection as needed. | |
+ | * Click on '''Manage network connections''' in the same location to establish future VPN connections. |
Revision as of 13:10, 24 November 2009
Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows XP
- Click on
.
- Click on Control Panel. (If you don't see Control Panel, look for it under the Settings menu.)
- Under Control Panel, find and open Network Connections.
- From the File menu, select New Connection.
- The “New Connection Wizard” will open. Click
.
- Choose “Connect to the network at my workplace” and click
.
- Select the “Virtual Private Network connection” and click
.
- Enter MiddVPN (for the company or connection name) and click
.
- If asked to automatically dial a connection, choose Do not dial the initial connection.
- For the Host Name or IP address enter: 140.233.5.200 Click
.
- Choose not to use a smart card, if asked by the wizard.
- Select the Anyone’s use usage option, then click
.
- Check the Add a shortcut to my desktop box, and click
.
- If asked, enter your username and password to start the VPN connection.
- To connect in the future: double click the shortcut named MiddVPN on the Desktop and enter your username and password.
Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows Vista
Note: These steps won't work unless your computer is currently connected to the internet. Please connect to the internet before following these instructions.
- Click on the Start button, then click on Control Panel.
- Select the Network and Sharing Center (or, if you don't see it, first select Network and Internet).
- In the left navigation area under Tasks, click on Set up a connection or network.
- Select Connect to a workplace and click
.
- If prompted to use an existing connection, choose No, create a new connection and click
.
- Click on Use my Internet connection (VPN).
- Enter the IP address 140.233.5.200 and a name for the connection as shown below, and click on
.
- Enter your Middlebury College username, the password for that account, and MIDD as the domain. Then click on Connect.
- A screen displaying the text “You are connected” will appear when the VPN connection has been established.
- Return to the Network and Sharing Center to disconnect the VPN connection as needed.
- Click on Manage network connections in the same location to establish future VPN connections.
- This page was last edited on 24 November 2009, at 13:10.
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