Windows 98/95 VPN Configuration

Introduction

Before you begin you will need to ensure that your remote computer has:

• tcp/ip installed and configured
• workgroup set the same as the remote network
• an Internet connection
• an internet connection (e.g. dial up account)

You will need to know your user name and password, the remote server IP address and the remote network file server IP address. The Igaware Server Appliance will need to be configured to allow remote user access.

If you are unsure of these, contact your system administrator.

Note: It is neccesary to ensure that the Microsoft Virtual Private Network Adapter has been installed.

An easy check to see if your Windows machine is capable making VPN call is go to My Computer > Control Panel > Network.  Check and see if there is a device called Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter. Another device under Network Adapter category should be found as well called Dial Up Adapter (VPN Support). If you have a modem in the machine, this device will be shown as Dial Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support).

If those two devices are not found in the machine, then please download and install Microsoft Dial-Up Networking (DUN) 1.4. Or if you already have the latest Dial Up Networking which includes Virtual Private Networking then you may only need to Install the VPN Adapter. 

Configure a VPN Connection

To configure VPN to connect to your VPN server, go to the My Computer folder, then Dial Up Networking. Double click on "Make New Connection". There should already be icons in this folder which are for your existing connections to your ISP. If you don't already have any connections set up, you cannot use VPN.

Now give the VPN connection a name. In this example we call it "VPN to Office" although you can give it a different name if you like. In the Device box, set the device to Microsoft VPN Adapter. Click on Next to continue.

If you do not have the option of selecting the VPN adapter, you will need to install it - please visit the instructions for installing the VPN adapter.

The most common problem encountered is people not specifying the correct adapter - make sure you specify the Microsoft VPN adapter and NOT the dialup adapter.

Now enter the address of the VPN server. e.g. 80.194.222.87 Click on Next to continue.

Your connection has now been created. Click on Finish.

Now right click on your VPN icon and select Properties, then click on the Server Types tab. Disable IPX/SPX Compatible and NetBEUI, then click on TCP/IP Settings.

In the TCP/IP Settings window ensure the settings match the picture below. (notice the Gateway checkbox is unticked. This allows normal internet data to go via your ISP connection rather than via the intranet (which will be slower as it needs to be encrypted)). Click on OK when you're done.

In the User name box enter your user name. Now enter your password in the Password box. Depending on your company's security policy you may want to remove the tick on the Save Password checkbox. Click on the Connect button when ready.

Assuming all goes well you can now connect to the remote server:

• Establish an Internet connection.
  
  
• Connect the VPN.
  
  
• To access remote files on the server, simply go into Windows explorer and open the remote file server address in the format;
  
  e.g. \\192.168.0.1
  
  You should now see folders on the file server.

Note: Ensure your remote computer is using the same Workgroup name as the office network.