Enabling Pptp Access For Firewall Users; Preparing The Client Computers - Watchguard Firebox X20E User Manual

Configuring PPTP Mobile User VPN

Enabling PPTP access for firewall users

When you enable PPTP on your Edge, you must make sure to enable PPTP access for each remote user
who uses PPTP to connect to the Edge.
To connect to the System Status page, type https:// in the browser address bar, and the IP
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address of the Firebox X Edge trusted interface.
The default URL is https://192.168.111.1
From the navigation bar, select Firebox Users.
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The Firebox Users page appears.
Under Local Users Accounts, click the Edit button to edit an existing user account, or Add to add
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a new user account.
From the New or Edit page that appears, select the Allow remote access with PPTP check box.
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Preparing the client computers

You must make sure each remote user's computer is prepared to use PPTP. Each computer must have
Internet access, and must have the necessary version of Microsoft Dial-Up Networking and any neces-
sary service packs. Some operating systems can require a VPN adapter. You can find Microsoft
upgrades and service packs on the Microsoft Download Center web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp
Creating and connecting a PPTP VPN from a Windows XP client
To prepare a Windows XP remote host, you must configure the network connection.
From the Windows Desktop of the client computer:
Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
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The Network Connection wizard starts.
Click Create a new connection from the menu on the left. The New Connection Wizard starts.
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Click Next.
Click Connect to the network at my workplace. Click Next.
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