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VPN Connections can be quite useful for remote control or small file access. However, limited bandwidth makes it less effective for data transfer volumes commonly seen on a LAN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpgEqzwj_OQ Start at 1:50 for Windows 7 client setup
No create a new connection
→ Next if askedUse my Internet connection
Internet Address
is hostname or IP address of L2TP server given to you by your administratorDestination Name
is your label for the connectionDon't connect now just set it up so I can connect later
→ NextSave
if desired → Create → CloseChange Adapter Settings
Challenge Handshake Authentication…
→ AdvancedUse preshared key
and enter the Secret given to you by your administrator → OKConnect
from hereIt is important that you disconnect as soon as you are done using the VPN. All Internet traffic will go through the VPN until you disconnect.
Setup a New Connection or Network
No create a new connection
→ Next if askedUse my Internet connection
Internet Address
is hostname or IP address of L2TP server given to you by your administratorDestination Name
is your label for the connection → CreateChange Adapter Settings
Require encryption (disconnect…
Allow these protocols
Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)
Advanced
enter the Secret given to you by your administrator → OK → OKIt is important that you disconnect as soon as you are done using the VPN. All Internet traffic will go through the VPN until you disconnect.
Setup a New Connection or Network
No create a new connection
→ Next if askedUse my Internet connectio
nChange Adapter Settings
Layer 2…
Require encryption (disconnect…
Allow these protocols
Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)
It is important that you disconnect as soon as you are done using the VPN. All Internet traffic will go through the VPN until you disconnect.
Connect
enter login and password from administrator if challengedIt is important that you disconnect as soon as you are done using the VPN. All Internet traffic will go through the VPN until you disconnect.
Disconnect