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==== Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows XP ==== | ==== Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows XP ==== | ||
− | # Click on | + | # Click on [[Image:Start button.PNG]]. |
− | + | # 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'''. | |
− | # Under | + | # From the '''File''' menu, select '''New Connection'''. |
− | # From the menu | + | # The “New Connection Wizard” will open. Click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
− | # The “New Connection Wizard” will open. Click | + | # Choose “'''Connect to the network at my workplace'''” and click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
− | # Choose “'''Connect to the network at my workplace'''” and click | + | # Select the “'''Virtual Private Network connection'''” and click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
− | # Select the “'''Virtual Private Network connection'''” and click | + | # Enter '''MiddVPN''' (for the company or connection name) and click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
− | # Enter | + | # If asked to automatically dial a connection, choose '''Do not dial the initial connection'''. |
− | # If asked to | + | # For the Host Name or IP address enter: '''140.233.5.200''' Click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
− | # 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. | # '''Choose not to use a smart card''', if asked by the wizard. | ||
− | # Select the | + | # Select the '''Anyone’s use''' usage option, then click [[Image:Next button.PNG]]. |
− | # Check the | + | # Check the '''Add a shortcut to my desktop''' box, and click [[Image:Finish button.PNG]]. |
− | # If asked, enter your username and password to start the VPN connection. | + | # If asked, enter your username and password to start the VPN connection. |
− | # '''To connect in the future:''' double click the shortcut named | + | # '''To connect in the future:''' double click the shortcut named '''MiddVPN''' on the Desktop and enter your username and password.<br>[[Image:XP VPN Icon.PNG]] |
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==== Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows Vista ==== | ==== Set up for the native VPN Client on Windows Vista ==== |
Revision as of 13:01, 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
- Click on the Start button and click Control Panel.
- Select the Network and Sharing Center (if this option is not available immediately, 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 Next.
- If prompted to use an existing connection, choose No, create a new connection and click Next.
- Click on Use my Internet connection (VPN).
Note: if you do not have a current connection to the Internet, the following directions may not apply. Please connect to the Internet before following these instructions.
- Enter the IP address and a name for the connection as listed below and click on Next.
- 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 13:01.
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