VPN Configuration for Windows 2000

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 of the system you wish to use.

Setting up Your VPN Connection
Connecting to VPN
Disconnecting from VPN

Setting up Your VPN Connection

1. Click on the Main menu of your computer.
2. Select
3. Select
4. Select . If you already use a dial-up connection, the screen in #6 will appear. If you aren't already using a dial-up connection, the following screen will appear, since the system needs to know your area code. Click New.

   

5. The following screen will appear. Type in a (1) location name (this can be anything you choose to help identify your VPN connection), and (2) your telephone area code. Click OK to close both screens.

   

6. The following screen will open. Click Next.

   

7. The following screen will appear. Select Connect to a private network through the Internet. Click Next.

   

8. The following screen will appear. Type vpngw.umd.umich.edu in the Host name field. Click Next.

   

9. The following screen will appear. Select Only for myself. Click Next.

   

10. The following screen will appear. Type a name for your connection (this can be anything you choose to help identify your VPN connection) in the Type the name you want.... field. Click Finish.

    

11. The login screen for your new connection will appear. The first time you connect you will have to make a change in the properties of the connection. Click Properties.

    

12. The properties screen will appear. Select the Networking Tab.
13. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
14. Click Properties.

    

15. The Properties screen will appear. Click Advanced.

    

16. The Advanced properties screen will appear.Click the General tab. Make sure the Use default gateway on remote network is unchecked.

    

17. Click OK on each screen until you are back to the Connect UMD screen. Type in your User Name (Uniqname) and Dearborn password. Click Connect.

    

18. Several quick dialogue boxes will appear letting you know that you are being connected. You will see the Connection Complete dialogue box in the middle of the screen. You will also see an information bubble at the bottom of the screen showing you the icon that is created on the startup bar when the connection is made. This icon will remain on the startup bar until you disconnect the system. Click OK on the Connection Complete dialogue box and you are ready to use your VPN connection.

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Connecting to VPN

1. To access your VPN connection once it has been created, click .
2. Select
3. Select
4. Select or whatever name you used to create the connection.
5. The login screen will appear. Type in your User Name (uniqname) and your Dearborn password. Click Connect.

   

6. Several quick dialogue boxes will appear letting you know that you are being connected. You will see the Connection Complete box in the middle of the screen. You will also see an information bubble at the bottom of the screen showing you the icon that is created on the startup bar when the connection is made. This icon will remain on the start-up bar until you disconnect from the system. Click OK on the Connection Complete box and you are ready to use your VPN connection.

   

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.

1. The following screen will appear. Click Disconnect.