How To: Configure VPN Connections In Windows 7
Many people don’t know how to configure the computer for accepting VPN(Virtual Private Network) connections in Windows 7.A VPN(Virtual Private Network) is a private network created over a public one.A VPN is a method of connecting to a private network by a public network like the Internet.There are basically two connections in VPN one for Incoming & another for outgoing.This tutorial will help you to configure your computer to connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in Windows 7.
Steps for configuring Incoming VPN Connection in Windows 7
- Click on Windows 7 start orb and then go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center.
- Click on Change adapter settings.
- Press Alt+F key combination and select New Incoming connection.
- Put a check on who you’d like to give access to this computer or you can configure a new account by clicking on Add someone,after that click on Next.
- Put a check mark on Through the Internet.
- Click on Next.
- Select the protocols you want to enable for this connection.
- Click on Allow access.
- Make a note of the Computer name as this will be used by the client to connect to this computer and after that Click on Close.
Steps for configuring Outgoing VPN Connection in Windows 7
- Click on Windows 7 start orb and then go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center.
- Click on Set up a new connection or network.
- Select Connect to a workplace then click on Next.
- Select Use my internet connection (VPN).
- Type the IP address or computer name where you wish to connect and your connection name under the Destination name field.
- Enter a User name and password that has been granted access to the host computer.
- For getting connected through created VPN connection, you can either right-click on the Network icon in the system tray and select Network and Sharing Center or go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center, and click on Connect to a network.
- Now connect VPN Connection windows will appears.
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Written by Tony on April 1st, 2009 with
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#1. September 18th, 2009, at 8:54 AM.
I like it.
Thought along those lines when I did a backup recently.
Thanks.