A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, extends a private network across a public network — essentially meaning that it allows you to send/receive across public networks as if your computers were connected by a private network. To establish a VPN, you first create a point to point connection via dedicated connections, traffic encryption, or virtual tunneling protocols. Want to learn how to set up a VPN? Just read and follow the steps below to get started!
Click the Start Menu and open the Control Panel.
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Double click the Network Connections icon in the Control Panel.
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Double click Create New Connection in the Network Connections window.
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Click Next on the Connection Wizard Welcome screen.
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Choose the option Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next.
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Choose the option Virtual Private Network connection and then click Next.
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Enter your company’s name and click Next.
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Click the Do not dial the initial connection option and click Next.
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Enter your Host Name or IP Address and click Next.
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Choose the Anyone’s use option and click Next.
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Check the “Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop” option and click Finish.
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