Configuring Pptp Vpn Access - Wyse Winterm S10 User Manual

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Figure 32 Dialup Status
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Configuring PPTP VPN Access

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is a network protocol that enables the secure
transfer of data between a remote client (in this case a thin client) and an enterprise server
environment by creating a virtual private network (VPN) across TCP/IP-based data
networks such as the Internet. It provides a password-protected path through the
enterprise firewall to the enterprise server environment in which the network and session
services required by thin clients reside.
The PPTP Manager is used to initiate a connection to a virtual private network (VPN)
PPTP server through any of several access services (for example, dial-up, cable, or DSL).
Connection parameters are entered using the PPTP Property dialog box.
Selecting PPTP Manager in the Desktop menu opens the PPTP Manager. The PPTP
Manager can also be set to open automatically on thin client start as described in
"Configuring Network Settings."
Message area - Displays messages as dialing progresses and the connection is
established. If this is an interactive login connection, type appropriate responses to
messages if you are prompted (ask your network administrator for the dialed server
password and other dialog requirements).
Data area - Displays data and statistics about the connection.
Refresh - Updates the statistics display of the connection.
Reset - Cancels dialing and resets the connection statistics area to 0.
Disconnect - Disconnects the connection.
Note
Modem access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) server must be
established before attempting to use this dialog box.