Virtual Private Networking

• Allows any internet enabled computer to connect to STI network.

• Runs at your local connection speed.

• Must have username and password.

• Becomes primary internet connection.

Windows 98 Setup

Add VPN Adapter

Have Windows 98 CD ready

1. Start Menu

2. Settings

3. Control Panel

4. Networking

5. ‘Add’ Button

Windows 98 Setup

Select ‘Adapter’ and ‘Add’ button

Windows 98 Setup

1. Under ‘Manufacturers’ select ‘Microsoft’

2. Under ‘Network Adapters’ select VPN Adapter and ‘Ok’

Windows 98 Setup

1. Confirm VPN Adapter is present

2. Select ‘Ok’

3. Insert CD if necessary

4. Expect a reboot

Windows 98 Setup

Create a Dial-up Connection

1. Start Menu

2. Programs

3. Accessories

4. Communications

5. Dial-up Networking

6. Make New Connection

7. Select VPN Adapter device and connection name

Windows 98 Setup

First time modem setup

1. You may see an area code dialog

2. Enter information and press ‘Close’

Windows 98 Setup

1. Enter IP number as shown

2. Select ‘Next’

Windows 98 Setup

Complete by pressing ‘Finish’

Windows 98 Setup

Activate a Dial-up Connection

1. First connect to internet

2. Start Menu

3. Programs

4. Accessories

5. Communications

6. Dial-up Networking

7. Select VPN connection

8. Enter login name and password

9. Select ‘Connect’

10. Ignore warning messages if present

Windows 98 Setup

Search for Computer

1. Start Menu

2. Find

3. Computer

4. Enter computer name

5. Open computer when found

Windows 2000 Setup

Create a Dial-up Connection

Have Windows 2000 CD ready

1. Start Menu

2. Programs

3. Accessories

4. Communications

5. Network and Dial-up Connections

6. Make New Connection

Windows 2000 Setup

First time modem setup

1. You may see an area code dialog

2. Enter information and press ‘Ok’

Windows 2000 Setup

First time modem setup

1. After the location dialog the Finish window is displayed

2. Select ‘Ok’

Windows 2000 Setup

Connection Type

1. After New Connection is selected ( and possible modem setup ) select VPN Connection

2. Select ‘Next’

Windows 2000 Setup

IP Number

1. Enter the IP number as shown

2. Select ‘Next’

Windows 2000 Setup

Connection Availability

1. Select preference

2. Select ‘Next’

Windows 2000 Setup

Select a connection name

1. Select ‘Add shortcut to desktop’

2. Select ‘Finish’

Windows 2000 Setup

Connect to VPN

1. To activate connection, first connect to internet, then select VPN shortcut

2. Ignore warning messages if present

Windows 2000 Setup

Search for Computer

1. Start Menu

2. Search

3. For files or folders

4. Search for Computers

5. Enter computer name

6. Open computer when found

VPN Issues

• VPN connections are slow

• May lose net browsing and email while connection is open

• VPN packet protocols must be supported by your ISP

• Must use login name and password while at STI office

• Don’t expect it to work first time