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Step-by-Step Instructions to Connect to VPN - Windows XP

This guide will assist you in connecting your Windows XP computer to the Cal Poly Pomona VPN. These instructions will cover the installation of the VPN client for Windows XP.

Create the VPN connection

Note: These instructions are based on the "Category View" of the Control Panel.

1. Click Start > Control Panel.
   
2. Click on the Network and Internet Connections icon.
   
   
3. Click on the Create a connection to the network at your workplace icon.
   
4. Select Virtual Private Network connection.
   
   
   
5. Click Next.
6. Within the Connection Name window, name the VPN connection (i.e. CSU Pomona VPN).
   
7. If a "Public Network: Windows can make sure the public network is connected first"dialogue window appears, select "Do not dial the initial connection", and click Next.
   
   
   
8. Within the field "Host name or IP Address:", enter vpn.csupomona.edu.
9. Click Next.
10. Within the Connection Availability window, it is recommended that you choose "My use only".
11. Click Next.
12. Check "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop".
13. Click Finish.

 

Configure the VPN connection

1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Click on the Network and Internet Connections icon.
   
3. Within the Network and Internet Connections window, click on the Network Connections icon.
   
   
4. Right click on the new VPN connection (not Local Area Connection or your existing dial-up).
   
   
5. Select Properties.
   
6. Select the "Networking" tab.
   
   NOTE: Depending upon your ISP, you may need to change the "Type of VPN" setting from "Automatic" to "PPTP VPN".
   
   
7. Verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is highlighted.
8. Click on the Properties button.
   
   
   
9. Within the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties window, click on the Advanced... button
   
   
   
10. Within the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window, REMOVE the check mark next to Use default gateway on remote network.
11. Click "OK" to close all open windows.

 

Logging into the VPN

1. Connect to the Internet as you normally would (i.e. dial-up, DSL, etc).
2. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
3. Double click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
4. Double click on the VPN connection icon you just created (i.e. CSU Pomona VPN).
5. Within the "Connect To" box, enter your network password. Your network password is NOT the same as your email password, which is more commonly referred to as your BroncoPassword.
   
   Note: To set your network password, see eHelp FAQs.
   
   
6. If you would like to test your VPN connection, see eHelp's Test Your VPN Connection page.