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VPN Setup Guide for Windows Vista

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Keywords: security | vpn | virtual | private | network | windows | vista Summary: A Setup Guide for Virtual Private Networking on Windows Vista

Follow this guide to set up the standard Windows Vista VPN client

  1. Click on Vista Start then Control Panel and select the "Network and Sharing Center" icon.
  2. Once there click on the "Connect to a network" option in the Task menu.


  3. Network and connection Sharing

  4. Select the "Connect to a workplace" option.


  5. Connect to a workplace

  6. Select the "Use my Internet connection (VPN) option".


  7. Use my internet connection

  8. Next, specify the internet address, either IP address or hostname, for the computer handling your VPN connection.


  9. Connect to a workplace settings

  10. Now enter the username and password for the connection and the domain, if your connection requires it (Your network administrator can confirm which settings you will require.)


  11. Connect to a workplace settings

  12. Finally, click Connect Now to establish your VPN session.


  13. Connect now

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