VPN Configuration for Windows XP
A VPN is a way to communicate securely, through a dedicated server, to the campus network over the Internet. The VPN can be used to securely access file servers or network resources through an insecure environment such as the Internet or the wireless network. Once a VPN connection has been established, open your browser and type in the URL for the system you wish to use.
Creating your connection
Connecting to the Campus VPN
Disconnecting from VPN
Creating your connection
Begin by right-clicking on the My Network Places icon, and then choose “Properties”.
In the Network Connections window that appears, click on “Create a new connection”.
This launches the New Connection Wizard. Click on “Next”.
Click on Connect to the network at my workplace, then click “Next”.
Click on Virtual Private Network Connection, then click “Next”.
In the text box, type “UM-D”, then click “Next”.
In the next text box, type “vpngw.umd.umich.edu”, then click “Next”.
Make sure there is a check in the check-box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop. Then click “Finish”.
Your VPN connection is now set up with an icon on your desktop and ready for use.
Begin by double-clicking on the Shortcut to UM-D icon you previously created on your desktop. A window called Connect UM-D will appear. For User Name, enter in your uniqname. For Password, enter in your Dearborn e-mail password.
Click on “Connect”.
A Connecting UM-D... status box will appear. Wait for the connection process to complete.
Once connected, a balloon will pop up on the lower-right corner of your screen as shown below. This means you are now connected
You can now open your web browser and go to the system you wish to access.
Disconnecting from VPN
To disconnect from your VPN connection, click on the Connection Icon 
in the start-up bar.
- The following screen will appear. Click Disconnect.
