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In Windows XP, how can I configure my computer to use a VPN? 
To create a VPN connection using Windows XP, follow these steps: 
  In the default XP Start menu, click Start, and then Control Panel. In the 
  classic XP Start menu, click Start, then Settings, and finally Control Panel. 


  In the Control Panel window, if "Pick a category" appears in large print, on 
  the left frame in the "Control Panel" section, click the link titled Switch to 
  Classic View. 


  You should now see all the control panels in the main part of the window. 
  Double-click Network Connections. 


  In the left frame in the "Network Tasks" section, click the link titled Create 
  a new connection. 
  Note: If your left frame is not showing, look for the New Connection Wizard 
  icon in the Window instead, and double-click it. 


  The New Connection Wizard should open. Click the Next button. Choose the radio 
  button labeled Connect to the network at my workplace. Click Next again. 


  Click the radio button labeled Virtual Private Network connection. Again click 
  the Next button. 


  Type a name for the connection (e.g., IUB Remote VPN or IUPUI Wireless VPN). 
  Click the Next button. 


  At this point, you may see the message, "Windows can automatically dial the 
  initial connection to the Internet or other public network before establishing 
  the virtual connection." This means that Windows recognizes another connection 
  method on your computer, most likely a Dial-up Networking icon. Windows is 
  simply offering to connect to the Internet with it before opening the VPN 
  connection. Most people can with no problem select Do not dial the initial 
  connection. 
  If you must dial in to connect to the Internet, you may want to consider 
  selecting Automatically dial this initial connection, and then select the 
  Dial-up connection from the list presented. This is offered for convenience; 
  it is not a required step. 


  Type the name or IP address of the VPN server, and then click Next. 


    For wireless access at IU Bloomington, type iub-wireless-vpn.indiana.edu . 
    For VPN access from off campus, type iub-remote-vpn.indiana.edu . 
    For wireless access at IUPUI, type iupui-wireless-vpn.iupui.edu . For VPN 
    access from off campus, type iupui-remote-vpn.iupui.edu . 


  In the Connection Availability window, select the option most appropriate for 
  your situation. Click Next. 
  Note: If you are using a wireless card and wish to log into a domain 
  (including ADS) upon starting Windows XP, you must select the Anyone's use 
  option. Selecting this option will make the VPN connection available when you 
  choose the Log on using dial-up connection option at the login screen. 


  Finally, on the last screen, if you want an icon on your desktop for the new 
  connection, check the box labeled Add a shortcut to this connection to my 
  desktop. Click the Finish button. 


  Windows XP will automatically open the connection for you. You should see a 
  new window; its name will be the one you provided in step 6. Click the 
  Properties button. 


    Click the Options tab. Check the box labeled Include Windows logon domain. 
    Click the Networking tab. In the "This connection uses the following items:" 
    section, only the following should be checked: 


      Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 
      File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 
      Client for Microsoft Networks 


    Select TCP/IP, and click the Properties button. 
    Ensure that both the IP address and DNS address are set to obtain an address 
    automatically. Click the OK button. 
    Click the Security tab. 
    Select the radio button labeled Advanced (custom settings) and then click 
    the Settings... button. 
    In the section entitled "Logon Security", select the radio button next to 
    Allow these protocols. 
    The only checkbox that should be checked is Microsoft CHAP Version 2 
    (MS-CHAP v2). Click OK, then OK again. 


  You should be back to the authentication screen for the connection. If you 
  wish to connect now, enter your username, password, and domain. 
  Note: The domain should be ADS . 


  To connect to the VPN server at a later time, simply double-click the icon for 
  the connection you created. In XP's default Start menu, find it by clicking 
  Start, then Connect To, and finally the name of the connection. In XP's 
  classic Start menu, click Start, then Settings, then Network Connections, and 
  finally the name of the connection. 
Also see:
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  not able to connect? 
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  In Windows Me, how can I configure my computer to use a VPN? 
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