sachiko 0 Posted July 11, 2004 hello guys! can u please help me set up/connect to a vpn(virtual private network)? im in canada and i would like to connect to a philippine vpn host. i have seen steps on how to connect to one which is just like making a new dial-up connection. however, when i try to connect i get error msgs like 'vpn server may be unreachable' or 'the connection needs a certificate'. this really puzzles me because i am quite a computer noob (no make that a total computer noob T_T). my OS is windows xp and i have a linksys router with cable connection. my internet connection is working fine. i have some questions here.. please feel free to answer any of them. - what do you need in order to set up a vpn? do i have to download some software? - what do you need to do to be able to successfully connect to a vpn? - how are proxy servers different from vpn? - how do i know what to use PPTP or L2TP? - do i need to configure something else on my router in order to be able to connect to a vpn? - will i definitely be needing certificates? and how do i get one? - is the "go to my pc" software like a vpn? replies would be very much appreciated thank you! hope someone kind person helps me out god bless! Share this post Link to post
peterh 1 Posted July 11, 2004 - what do you need in order to set up a vpn? do i have to download some software? Nope. - what do you need to do to be able to successfully connect to a vpn? TCP/IP, Dial up number or IP address or VPN server, username and password. - how are proxy servers different from vpn? Proxy servers are a buffer between the companies intranet and the internet and as well as filtering it can do caching etc. - how do i know what to use PPTP or L2TP? Ask the provider of VPN. - do i need to configure something else on my router in order to be able to connect to a vpn? No. - will i definitely be needing certificates? and how do i get one? Depends on the provider. In most cases I shouldn`t think so. - is the "go to my pc" software like a vpn? No idea. Share this post Link to post
sachiko 0 Posted July 11, 2004 Originally posted by peterh: Quote: - what do you need in order to set up a vpn? do i have to download some software? Nope. ok =) but how do i set one up (what do i need to do) ? Originally posted by peterh: Quote: - how do i know what to use PPTP or L2TP? Ask the provider of VPN. provider meaning the VPN host right? thank you! x_x Share this post Link to post
peterh 1 Posted July 12, 2004 To set one up on Win X: a) Start, Settings, Control Panel Network Connections c) New Connection Wizard d) Select Next on first screen e) Select 'Connect to the network at my workplace' f) If using a modem or ISDN then select 'Dial Up Connection' If using ADSL, then select 'VPN Connection' g) Follow instructions... and provide details for VPN host etc. Share this post Link to post
