How to setup a VPN on Windows XP in Safari.

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1 How to setup a VPN on Windows XP in Safari. If you want to configure a VPN connection from a Windows XP client computer you only need what comes with the Operating System itself, it's all built right in. To set up a connection to a VPN, do the following: 1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double click Network Connections

2 3. Click Create a new connection in the Network Tasks task pad Wizard, click Next 4. In the Network Connection 3. Click Create a new connection in the Network Tasks task pad click Next 4. In the Network Connection Wizard, 4. In the Network Connection Wizard, click Next

3 Click Connect to the network at my workplace, and then click Next Click Connect to the network at my workplace, and then click Next Click Virtual Private Network connection, and then click Next 6.

4 6. Click Virtual Private Network connection, and then click Next If you are prompted, you need to select whether you will use a dialup connection or if you have a dedicated connection to the Internet either via Cable, DSL, T1, Satellite, etc. Click Next If you are prompted, you need to select whether you will use a dialup connection or if you have a dedicated connection to the Internet either via Cable, DSL, T1, Satellite, etc. Click Next

5 8. Type a host name, IP or any other description you would like to appear in the Network Connections area. You can change this later if you want. Click Next 9. Type IP address of our VPN server that we provide to you. Click Next 8. Type a host name, IP or any other description you would like to appear in the Network Connections area. You can change this later if you want. Click Next 9. Type IP address of our VPN server that we provide to you. Click Next 9. Type IP address of our VPN server that we provide to you. Click Next

6 You may be asked if you want to use a Smart Card or not You may be asked if you want to use a Smart Card or not 11. You are just about done, the rest of the screens just verify your connection, click Next 12. Click to select the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box if you want one, if not,

7 then leave it unchecked and click finish 11. You are just about done, the rest of the screens just verify your connection, click Next 12. Click to select the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box if you want one, if not, then leave it unchecked and click finish 12. Click to select the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box if you want one, if not, then leave it unchecked and click finish 13. You are now done making your connection, but by default, it may try to connect. Connecting to VPN server Now that you have your VPN client all set up and ready, the next step is to attempt a connection to VPN server. To use the connection follow these simple steps. To open the client again, go back to the Network Connections dialog box. 13. You are now done making your connection, but by default, it may try to connect. Connecting to VPN server Now that you have your VPN client all set up and ready, the next step is to attempt a connection to VPN server. To use the connection follow these simple steps.

8 To open the client again, go back to the Network Connections dialog box. Connecting to VPN server Now that you have your VPN client all set up and ready, the next step is to attempt a connection to VPN server. To use the connection follow these simple steps. To open the client again, go back to the Network Connections dialog box. Now that you have your VPN client all set up and ready, the next step is to attempt a connection to VPN server. To use the connection follow these simple steps. To open the client again, go back to the Network Connections dialog box. 1. One you are in the Network Connection dialog box, double-click, or right click an 2. Type your user name and password, and then click Connect. 3. Then click the 'Properties' button. 4. Select the 'Networking' tab. 5. From the fall-down menu 'Type of VPN' instead of 'Automatic' select 'L2TP IPsec 6. Click the 'Security' tab. 7. Ensure the Security options are set to Typical (recommended settings). Place a t then click the 'IPsec Setttings' button. 8. Select the checkbox on "Use pre-shared key for authentication" and type

9 9. Connect to the VPN server 10. To disconnect from a VPN connection, right-click the icon for the connection, a