How to Set Up a Virtual Private Network with Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your web browser and go to www.whatismyip.com.

   Write down the IP address.
   
   You will need it to configure the client.
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   Step 2: Click the Start button and click Run.

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   If a user is not listed, you will have to add an account.
   
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   Step 3: Type control and hit Enter.

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   Step 4: Click Network and Internet Connections.

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   Step 5: Click Network Connections.

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   Step 6: Click Create a New Connection

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   Step 7: which is the first option on the left toolbar.

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   Step 8: The New Connection Wizard will open.

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   Step 9: Choose Set up an advanced connection

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    Step 10: the last element on the list.

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    Step 11: Choose Accept incoming connections.

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    Step 12: You will see the Devices for Incoming Connections screen.

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    Step 13: Select Allow virtual private connections.

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    Step 14: Select to whom you want to give access.

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    Step 15: Do not change anything on the Networking Software screen.

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    Step 16: That’s it!

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    Step 17: Click the Start button and click Run.

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    Step 18: Type control and hit Enter.

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    Step 19: Click Network and Internet Connections.

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    Step 20: Click Network Connections.

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    Step 21: Click Create a New Connection

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    Step 22: which is the first option on the left toolbar.

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    Step 23: The New Connection Wizard will open.

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    Step 24: Select Connect to the network at my workplace and click Next.

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    Step 25: Select Virtual Private Network connection and click Next.

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    Step 26: Type the name of your network in the blank box.

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    Step 27: Enter the IP address you wrote down earlier and click Next.

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    Step 28: Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish.

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