Table of Contents

Setting Up Your VPN Connection
Initiating Your VPN Connection
Disconnecting Your VPN Connection

Requirements:

• Windows XP is automatically eligible for use of VPN.
   
• VPN Host name / Username / Password - Please contact us for these
   
• Internet Connection (you will need to be connected to the Internet before establishing your VPN connection) 
  

Setting Up Your VPN Connection

1. Click on Start, then select Programs then Accessories

2. Select Communications then New Connection Wizard

3. In the New Connection Wizard click Next

4. Select Connect to the Network at my workplace and click Next

5. Select Virtual Private Network connection and click Next

6. Enter CompanyName VPN into the Company Name field and click Next

7. Refer to the VPN Information (that was emailed to you) for the VPN/PPTP Server name and enter that in the Host name or IP Address field. Click Next

8. Place a check in the box Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish

9. Double-click the CompanyName VPN icon on the desktop

10. Click the Properties button.

11. With the General tab selected, you can optionally have Windows dial your ISP before dialing the VPN. Only do this if you have an analog (or modem) dial-up connection.

12. Click the Security tab and place a check next to Advanced (custom settings) then click the Settings... button

13. At the top of the Advanced Security Settings window in the Data encryption: field, select Require encryption (disconnect if server declines) In the Logon security section, do the following:

 1. Place a check next to Allow these protocols
 2. Check Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP)
 3. Check Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)
 4. Click OK

14. In the VPN Properties Window, click OK

Initiating Your VPN Connection

1. If you have an analog modem connection, make sure your Internet connection is active.
    If you have the First connect option enabled, proceed to step 2.

2. Double click the VPN icon on your desktop

3. Refer to the VPN Information that was emailed to you and proceed with the following:

1. Enter your Username in the User name: field
2. Enter your Password in the Password: field
3. Optional: Place a check in the save password box and select Me only
4. Click Connect

4. A dialog box should appear to show the username and password is being verified

5. There will be a small icon in the task tray near the clock showing the status of the vpn connection, the 2 small PC icons flash indicating network activity over the VPN.

Disconnecting Your VPN Connection

1. When you have finished your session, right click the VPN icon in the task bar

2. Select Disconnect

If you have any problems connecting to your network after carefully following these directions, please call 0845 2211000 and we will be happy to help you.