Create New VPN Connections in Windows XP Step by Step

Choose a Public Network Connection Option

Windows XP - New Connection Wizard - Public Network Option

Use the default option shown below, "Automatically dial this initial connection," if the VPN connection will always be initiated when the computer is not already connected to the Internet.

Otherwise, choose the "Do not dial the initial connection" option. This option requires that a public Internet connection be established first, before this new VPN connection will be initiated.

Click Next.

• Navigate to Windows XP Network Connections "Create a New Connection"
• Start the Windows XP New Connection Wizard
• Specify Workplace Connection Type
• Choose Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection
• Enter VPN Connection Name
• Choose a Public Network Connection Option
• Identify the VPN Server by Name or IP Address
• Select Availability of the New Connection
• Completing the New VPN Connection Wizard