Using the Windows XP VPN Client

The Windows XP client is the easiest way to make a VPN connection to the campus network, since the required software is already built in to the operating system. The following instructions were taken from a previous version of the VPN information provided by the Information Services Help Desk. In order to simplify their support, they may require you to use the Cisco VPN client in order to receive support.

This initial setup only needs to be done once per computer.

Creating a New VPN Connection

Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections
Select "Create a New Connection" to start the "New Connection Wizard"
When the "New Connection Wizard" starts, click "Next"
Select "Connect to the network at my workplace" and press "Next"
Select "Virtual Private Network connection" and click "Next"
Enter Case VPN in the "Company Name" text box and press "Next"
Click the "Do not dial the initial connection" radio button and press "Next"
Enter vpn3000.case.edu in the "Host name or IP address" textbox and press "Next"
Press "Finish" to complete the "New Connection Wizard"
You should now see a new connection object named "Case VPN"
Right click on the connection and select "Properties" to bring up the "Case VPN Properties" window
Click the "Security" tab
Click the "Advanced (custom settings)" radio button
Click the "Settings..." button so the "Advanced Security Settings" window appears
Select "Optional Encryption (connect even if no encryption)" from the "Data Encryption" drop-down box
Click the "Allow these protocols" radio button
Check "Unencrypted password (PAP)" checkbox
Uncheck all of the other checkboxes
Click "OK" to close the "Advanced Security Settings" window
Click the "IPSec Settings..." button to bring up the "IPSec Settings" window
Check the "Use pre-shared key for authentication" checkbox
Type vpn4cwru into the "Key" textbox
Click "OK" to close the "IPSec Settings" window
Click the "Networking" tab
Select "L2TP IPSec VPN" from the "Type of VPN" drop-down box
The following steps are optional. We strongly recommend that you follow them unless you have a specific need to have all of your network traffic routed through the University network when you are connected.

Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" in the "This connection uses the following items" box
Click "Properties" to bring up the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window
Click "Advanced..." to bring up the "Advanced TCP/IP Settings" window
Uncheck "Use default gateway on remote network"
Click "OK" to close the "Advanced TCP/IP Settings" window
Click "OK" to close the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window

Click "OK" to close the "Case VPN Properties" window

Using the Native Windows XP VPN Client

To start a VPN connection, go to Start> Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Right-click on "Case VPN" and choose "Connect"
Enter your Case network ID and password (You may choose to save this information for yourself or other users of this computer.)
Press "Connect" to establish a connection
A networking icon appears in the taskbar while you are connected to VPN
To disconnect, right-click the icon and choose "Disconnect"

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Connecting with VPN:

Using the Windows XP VPN Client

Creating a New VPN Connection

Using the Native Windows XP VPN Client

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