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Check that the remote PC has a modem installed and that you have a local ISP account, i.e. ISP
phone number and a username and password to log on to the ISP. (While it is common for remote
users to be connected to the Internet by dial-out modem, the VPN connection can be set up over a
cable modem, ADSL, ISDN or other Internet link).
Ensure that both VPN and Dial Up Networking (DUN) software is installed on your remote PC. If
necessary, install the Microsoft DUN update (available on the Installation CD) and VPN Client
update.
To create a VPN connection across the Internet, you must set up two networking connections. One
connection is for your Internet access provider, and the other is for the VPN tunnel to your office
network. Verify that there is already a networking connection established for the link to your local
ISP.
Set up a new connection for the VPN connection. Your SnapGear VPN Router's PPTP server will
operate correctly with the standard Windows PPTP clients in all versions of Windows. The
following sections provide details for client setup in Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Windows
2000. Setup instructions for Windows ME and Windows XP can be deduced from the information
presented here and the Microsoft Windows documentation.
Windows 95 and Windows 98
From the Dial-Up Networking folder, double-click Make New Connection. Type SnapGear VPN
Router or a similar descriptive name for the name of your new VPN connection.
From the Select a device drop-down menu, select the Microsoft VPN Adapter and click Next.
Enter the PPTP IP address of the SnapGear VPN Router VPN server in the VPN Server field – note
that this may change from time to time if your ISP uses dynamic IP assignment. Click OK and then
Finish.
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