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Configuring a windows 98 client for pptp – Fortinet FortiGate 50A User Manual

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Configuring PPTP

PPTP and L2TP VPN

Configuring a Windows 98 client for PPTP

Use the following procedure to configure a client computer running Windows 98 so
that it can connect to a FortiGate PPTP VPN. To configure the Windows 98 client, you
must install and configure Windows dialup networking and virtual private networking
support.

To install PPTP support

1

Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network.

2

Select Add.

3

Select Adapter.

4

Select Add.

5

Select Microsoft as the manufacturer.

6

Select Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter.

7

Select OK twice.

8

Insert diskettes or CDs as required.

9

Restart the computer.

To configure a PPTP dialup connection

1

Go to My Computer > Dial-Up Networking > Configuration.

2

Double-click Make New Connection.

3

Name the connection and select Next.

4

Enter the IP address or host name of the FortiGate unit to connect to and select Next.

5

Select Finish.
An icon for the new connection appears in the Dial-Up Networking folder.

6

Right-click the new icon and select Properties.

7

Go to Server Types.

8

Uncheck IPX/SPX Compatible.

9

Select TCP/IP Settings.

10

Uncheck Use IP header compression.

11

Uncheck Use default gateway on remote network.

12

Select OK twice.

To connect to the PPTP VPN

1

Start the dialup connection that you configured in the previous procedure.

2

Enter your PPTP VPN User Name and Password.

3

Select Connect.