Configuring VPN on Windows XP client

Use this procedure to configure VPN on Windows XP client. Remote users at MyCo, Inc need to set up their remote Windows^® XP client by completing the following steps:

1. In the Windows XP Start menu, expand All Programs > Accessories > Communications > New Connection Wizard.

2. On the Welcome page, read the overview information. Click Next.

3. On the Network Connection Type page, select Connect to the network at my workplace. Click Next.

4. On the Network Connection page, select Virtual Private Network connection. Click Next.

5. On the Connection Name page, enter Connection to Branch office in the Company Name field. Click Next.

6. On the Public Network page, select Do not dial the initial connection. Click Next.

7. On the VPN Server Selection page, enter 192.168.1.2 in the Host name or IP address field. Click Next.

8. On the Connection Availability page, select My Use Only. Click Next.

9. On the Summary page, click Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop. Click Finish.

10. Click the Connect Connection to MyCo icon that has been created on your desktop.

11. On the Connect Connection to MyCo page, enter the user name and password that the administrator provided.

12. Select Save this user name and password for the following users and Me only. Click Properties.

13. On the Security page, ensure that the following Security options are selected:

    • Typical

    • Require secured password

    • Require data encryption
    Click IPSec Settings.

14. On the IPSec Settings page, select Use pre-shared key for authentication and enter mycokey in the Pre-shared key field. Click OK.

15. On Networking page, select L2TP IPSec VPN as the Type of VPN. Click OK.

16. Sign on with user name and password and click Connect.

To start the virtual private network (VPN) connection on the client side, click the icon that appears on your desktop after completing the connection wizard.

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