To make a virtual private network (VPN) connection

1.

Open Network Connections

2.

Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection, and then click Next.

3.

Click Connect to the network at my workplace, and then click Next.

4.

Click Virtual Private Network connection, click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.

Note

To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections

You can create multiple VPN connections by copying them in the Network Connections folder. You can then rename the connections and modify connection settings. By doing so, you can easily create different connections to accommodate multiple hosts, security options, and so on.

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Related Topics

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

PPP operation and protocols

Troubleshooting network and dial-up connections

Virtual private network (VPN) connections overview


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