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01-06-2005, 11:16 AM
http://www.cablemodemhelp.com/vpn.htm
How to Setup a VPN using Microsoft Windows
Any version of Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 and later can be used to setup a VPN. I will only discuss the client setup.
1. Make sure you have the latest version of Windows Dialup Networking (DUN) and all VPN upgrades you can find on Microsofts web site. This is in particular important if you use Windows 95.
2. Establish your cable modem connection 'as usual'.
3. Make sure you can reach your VPN server (office) by using the 'ping' command. In order to do this, you will need to know the IP address of the server. Ask whoever is in charge of the server for the right address. To 'ping' the server, open a DOS window and type 'ping 1.2.3.4' (replace 1.2.3.4 with your servers IP address).
4. Go to 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'Control Panel' and double click 'Network'.
5. At this point, the Network settings dialog will pop up. Select 'Add' -> 'Adapter'.
6. Select the Manufacturer 'Microsoft' and you should see 'Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter' as a choice on the right.
7. you may be prompted for your Windows CD. Just follow all the prompts and reboot.
8. Now go to 'Dial-Up Networking'. (usually within 'My Computer').
9. Select 'Make New Connection'.
10. In your 'Make New Connection' dialog, choose a name to identify the connection (e.g. 'Office VPN') and select the 'Microsoft VPN Adapter' in your device selection.
11. Next it will ask for the Host Name or IP Address of your VPN server (new releases of Windows 98) or it will ask for a phone number (older releases). Either way, just enter the public IP address for your office server.
12. Finish.
In order to establish the connection, establish first your regular Internet connection using your cable modem, then double click on the VPN connection icon in 'Dial-Up Networking'. You will be prompted for a user-id and password. Ask the system administrator of the server for the right combination.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prcg_cnd_lmno.asp
To configure your computer to accept incoming connections
1. In Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections.
2. Click Network Connections.
3. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection to start the New Connections Wizard.
The first time you start the New Connections Wizard, the Location Information dialog box appears, requesting country or region, area code and, if necessary, a carrier code and an outside access number. You also need to indicate whether your phone system uses tone or pulse dialing. After typing this information in the dialog box, click OK.
4. In New Connection Wizard, click Next.
5. On the Network Connection Type dialog box, select Set up an advanced connection, and then click Next.
6. On the Advanced Connection Options page, select Accept incoming connections, and then click Next.
This allows other computers to connect to your Windows XP Professional–based computer by means of the Internet, a phone line, or a direct cable connection.
7. On the Devices for Incoming Connections page, select the check box next to each device you want to use for incoming connections, and then click Next.
8. On the Incoming Virtual Private Connection page, select Allow virtual private connections, and then click Next.
This enables a virtual private connection so that another computer can use the Internet or another public network to access your computer. For this to occur, your computer must have a known name or an IP address on the Internet.
9. On the User Permissions page, select the check box next to each existing user name you want to add, or click Add for each new user you wish to add. Click Next.
This specifies the name of each user you permit to access your computer.
10. On the Networking Software page, select the check box next to each type of networking software that should be enabled for incoming connections. Click Next, and then click Finish.
This allows your computer to accept connections from other kinds of computers. The components listed by default include TCP/IP, File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, QoS Packet Scheduler, and Client for Microsoft Networks.
How to Setup a VPN using Microsoft Windows
Any version of Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 and later can be used to setup a VPN. I will only discuss the client setup.
1. Make sure you have the latest version of Windows Dialup Networking (DUN) and all VPN upgrades you can find on Microsofts web site. This is in particular important if you use Windows 95.
2. Establish your cable modem connection 'as usual'.
3. Make sure you can reach your VPN server (office) by using the 'ping' command. In order to do this, you will need to know the IP address of the server. Ask whoever is in charge of the server for the right address. To 'ping' the server, open a DOS window and type 'ping 1.2.3.4' (replace 1.2.3.4 with your servers IP address).
4. Go to 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'Control Panel' and double click 'Network'.
5. At this point, the Network settings dialog will pop up. Select 'Add' -> 'Adapter'.
6. Select the Manufacturer 'Microsoft' and you should see 'Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter' as a choice on the right.
7. you may be prompted for your Windows CD. Just follow all the prompts and reboot.
8. Now go to 'Dial-Up Networking'. (usually within 'My Computer').
9. Select 'Make New Connection'.
10. In your 'Make New Connection' dialog, choose a name to identify the connection (e.g. 'Office VPN') and select the 'Microsoft VPN Adapter' in your device selection.
11. Next it will ask for the Host Name or IP Address of your VPN server (new releases of Windows 98) or it will ask for a phone number (older releases). Either way, just enter the public IP address for your office server.
12. Finish.
In order to establish the connection, establish first your regular Internet connection using your cable modem, then double click on the VPN connection icon in 'Dial-Up Networking'. You will be prompted for a user-id and password. Ask the system administrator of the server for the right combination.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prcg_cnd_lmno.asp
To configure your computer to accept incoming connections
1. In Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections.
2. Click Network Connections.
3. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection to start the New Connections Wizard.
The first time you start the New Connections Wizard, the Location Information dialog box appears, requesting country or region, area code and, if necessary, a carrier code and an outside access number. You also need to indicate whether your phone system uses tone or pulse dialing. After typing this information in the dialog box, click OK.
4. In New Connection Wizard, click Next.
5. On the Network Connection Type dialog box, select Set up an advanced connection, and then click Next.
6. On the Advanced Connection Options page, select Accept incoming connections, and then click Next.
This allows other computers to connect to your Windows XP Professional–based computer by means of the Internet, a phone line, or a direct cable connection.
7. On the Devices for Incoming Connections page, select the check box next to each device you want to use for incoming connections, and then click Next.
8. On the Incoming Virtual Private Connection page, select Allow virtual private connections, and then click Next.
This enables a virtual private connection so that another computer can use the Internet or another public network to access your computer. For this to occur, your computer must have a known name or an IP address on the Internet.
9. On the User Permissions page, select the check box next to each existing user name you want to add, or click Add for each new user you wish to add. Click Next.
This specifies the name of each user you permit to access your computer.
10. On the Networking Software page, select the check box next to each type of networking software that should be enabled for incoming connections. Click Next, and then click Finish.
This allows your computer to accept connections from other kinds of computers. The components listed by default include TCP/IP, File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, QoS Packet Scheduler, and Client for Microsoft Networks.