Take special care to key the VPN server name/IP address data correctly. The Windows XP wizard does not automatically validate this server information.
Click Next.
Create New VPN Connections in Windows XP Step by Step
By Bradley Mitchell, About.com
Identify the VPN Server by Name or IP Address
Windows XP - New Connection Wizard - VPN Server Selection
On the VPN Server Selection page shown below, enter the name or IP address of the VPN remote access server to connect to. VPN network administrators will provide you this information.
Prev
- 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
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