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Creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection in Windows XP
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Question:
How do I create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection in Windows XP?

Answer:

Notes:
  • Important: To be eligible to use the VPN service, you must be subscribed to either the Virginia Tech Wireless Network Service (http://wireless.cns.vt.edu) or the Virginia Tech Modem Pool (http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_VTMP.html) service.
  • Important: You must set up a network password as your authentication credential for the VPN service. For instructions, see Creating a Network Password.
  • Important: To configure your connection, you must log on to your computer with an account that has administrator privileges. If you do not know the password for an account with administrator privileges, contact the person who configured Windows XP, your departmental support technician, or Microsoft technical support for help. Once you have configured the connection, you do not need to have administrator privileges to connect to the Virginia Tech VPN service.
  • The PPTP VPN service supports 128-bit encryption using the setup steps given below.
  • For more information about Virginia Tech's VPN service, see the Virtual Private Network (https://computing.vt.edu/content/virtual-private-network) Web page.

To configure a VPN connection in Windows XP:
  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Select Control Panel.
  3. Click the Network and Internet Connections link.
  4. Click the Network Connections link.
  5. In the left pane, click the Create a new connection link.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Select the Connect to the network at my workplace radio button.
  8. Click Next.
  9. Select the Virtual Private Network connection radio button.
  10. Click Next.
  11. In the Company Name text box, type: PPTP VT VPN
  12. Click Next.
  13. Select the Do not dial the initial connection radio button.
  14. Click Next.
  15. In the Host Name or IP Address text box, type: pptp.cns.vt.edu
  16. Click Next.
  17. Click Finish.
  18. Click the Properties button.
  19. Select the Security tab.
  20. Select the Advanced (custom settings) radio button.
  21. Click the Settings... button.
  22. From the Data encryption: drop-down list, select Optional encryption (connect even if no encryption).
  23. If not already checked, place a check in the Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP) check box.
  24. If not already checked, place a check in the Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2) check box.
  25. Click OK.
  26. Select the Networking tab.
  27. From the Type of VPN: drop-down list, select PPTP VPN.
  28. Click OK.
  29. Click Cancel.
  30. In the Network Connections window, drag the PPTP VT VPN icon to your desktop.
  31. To use your VPN connection:
    1. On your desktop, double-click the Shortcut to PPTP VT VPN icon.
    2. Type your user name.
      • If you have a Hokies account, in the User name: text box, type: hokies\[Your Hokies ID]

        Note: Replace [Your Hokies ID] with your Hokies ID.

      • If you are using a network password, in the User name: text box, type your PID.
    3. Type your password.
      • If you have a Hokies account, in the Password: text box, type your Hokies ID password.
      • If you are using a network password, in the Password: text box, type your network password.

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