How to setup a VPN using Windows XP

This article details how to setup a VPN connection into your office using Windows XP.

Open the Windows Control Panel which is located on the right hand side of the Start menu.

Double click on the Network Connections item in Control Panel. A list of existing dial-up and LAN connections will appear.

Click on Create a new connection item from the left-hand side of the window. The Windows XP New Connection Wizard will appear on the screen.

First click Next to begin the wizard, then choose the Connect to the network at my workplace item from the list and click Next.

On the Network Connection page of the wizard, choose the Virtual Private Network connection option and click Next.

Enter a name (such as Company Name VPN) for the new VPN connection in the Company Name field and click Next. The name chosen need not match the name of an actual business.

Enter the name or IP address of the VPN remote access server to connect to, and click Next. Company network administrators will provide this information.

If it asks you (this doesn't always appear) choose the Do not dial the initial connection option and click on Next.

If it asks you (this doesn't always appear) click on My Use Only and click on Next.

Tick the box to create a shortcut on your desktop. This means all you have to do is double click on the icon on the desktop to connect.

Click Finish to complete the wizard.

To connect to the VPN all you need to do is double click on the newly created icon on your desktop for the VPN. Enter your username, password and domain name and then press the Connect button.

To disconnect from the VPN right click on the VPN icon on your desktop and click on Disconnect.

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