To configure a VPN connection:

1. Click the Start button, and select Settings.
2. Select the Control Panel.
3. Click the Network and Internet Connections link.
   Note: Skip this step when in category view.

4. Click the Network Connections link.
   Note: This step will appear as an icon when in category view.

5. Click the Create a new connection link.
   Note: Alternately, this step will be the "New Connection Wizard" icon.

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 option.
10. Click Next.
11. In the Company Name text box, type: PPTP VT VPN
12. Click Next.
13. Click Do not dial the initial connection.
14. Click Next.
15. In the Host Name or IP Address text box, type: pptp.cns.vt.edu
16. Click Next.
17. Select who you would like to be able to use the connection.
18. Click Next.
19. Click Finish.
20. In the User Name text box, type your PID.
21. In the Password text box, type your Remote Access Passphrase.
22. Click the Properties button.
23. Select the Security tab.
24. Select the Advanced (custom settings) option.
25. Click the Settings... button.
26. From the Data encryption: drop-down list, select Optional Encryption (connect even if no encryption).
27. Place a check in the Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP) check box.
28. Place a check in the Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2) check box.
29. Click OK.
30. Select the Networking tab.
31. From the Type of VPN drop-down list, select PPTP VPN.
32. Click OK.
33. Click Cancel.
34. If you want a shortcut on your desktop:
    1. Click on the Start button, select Settings.
    2. Select Control Panel.
    3. Click on Network Connections.
    4. Right-click on PPTP VT VPN, and then drag it to your desktop.
35. To use your VPN connection:
    1. Double-click the shortcut on your desktop.
    2. Log on with your PID.
    3. Type your Remote Access Passphrase.