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Appendix F. VPN/L2TP Configuration in Windows
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Appendix F. VPN/L2TP Configuration in Windows
This section describes how to set up a VPN/L2TP connection on Windows XP/2000. There are two
ways to establish a connection in Windows: using a pre-shared key (in the case of Windows XP) or
using a certificate (for either Windows XP or Windows 2000).
Here are the steps to establish a connection with a pre-shared key:
1.
Start the “New Connection Wizard” (accessed via the Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -
> Communications menus).
2.
On the “Network Connection Type” page, select the option “Connect to the network at my
workplace”.
3.
On the “Network Connection” page, select the option “Virtual Private Network Connection”.
4.
On the “Connection Name” page, enter a name for the new connection.
5.
On the “Public Network” page, select either “Do not dial the initial connection” or “Automatically
dial this initial connection” according to your requirements.
6.
On the “VPN Server Selection” page, enter the IP address of your RuggedRouter.
7.
After the connection has been created, double click the connection. A “Connect” window will
appear - select “Properties”.
8.
Select the “Security” tab. You will need to disable L2TP/PPP encryption (unless you want
double encryption) using either of the following methods:
a.
In the “Security” tab, click the “IPSec Settings” button, enable the “Use pre-shared
key for authentication” checkbox and enter the pre-shared key (If you decide to use a
certificate, disable the “Use pre-shared key for authentication” checkbox).
b.
Select the “Networking” tab; select “L2TP IPSec VPN” for “Type of VPN”.
c.
Click the “OK” button to save the Properties settings.
d.
Now you are back to “Connect” window; enter your user name and password to begin
the connection.
More information about how to import a certificate in Windows XP/2000 can be found at the link: