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Creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection in Windows 7
Time to Complete (in minutes): 20
Question:
How do I create a VPN connection in Windows 7?

Answer:

Notes:
  • Important: To be eligible to use the VPN service, you must be subscribed to either the Virginia Tech Wireless Network (http://wireless.cns.vt.edu) service or the Virginia Tech Modem Pool (http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_VTMP.html) service.
  • Important: If you have a Hokies account, it is preferable that you use your Hokies credentials to log on to the VPN; otherwise, 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 7, 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) page.

To configure a VPN connection in Windows 7:
  1. In the bottom-right corner, in the Notification Area, click the Network icon.
  2. Select Open Network and Sharing Center.
  3. Select Set up a new connection or network.
  4. Select Connect to a workplace.
  5. Click Next.

    Note: If prompted by a window asking if you want to use a connection you previously created:
    1. Click the No, create a new connection radio button.
    2. Click Next.

  6. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  7. In the Internet address: text box, type: pptp.cns.vt.edu
  8. In the Destination name: text box, type: Virginia Tech VPN
  9. Place a check in the Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later check box.
  10. Click Next.
  11. Type your user name and domain depending on whether you have a Hokies account or are using a network password:
    • If you have a Hokies account:
      1. In the User name: text box, type your Hokies ID.
      2. In the Domain (optional): text box, type: HOKIES
    • If you are using a network password, in the User name: text box, type your PID.
  12. Click the Create button.
  13. Click the Close button.
  14. In the bottom-right corner, in the Notification Area, click the Network icon.
  15. Right-click Virginia Tech VPN.
  16. From the drop-down list, select Properties.
  17. Select the Security tab.
  18. Under Type of VPN:, from the drop-down list, select Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
  19. Under Data encryption:, from the drop-down list, select Optional encryption (connect even if no encryption).
  20. Place a check in the Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2) check box.
  21. Click OK.

    Note: If prompted by a window asking if you want to keep the settings, click the Yes button.

  22. In the bottom-right corner, in the Notification Area, click the Network icon.
  23. Select Virginia Tech VPN.
  24. Click the Connect button.
  25. In the Password: text box, type your password depending on whether you have a Hokies account or are using a network 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.
  26. Click the Connect button.

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