How do I set up a PPTP connection from a Microsoft Windows PC?
A. Setup depends on the version of Microsoft Windows that you run. You should contact Microsoft for specific information. These are setup instructions for some of the common versions of Windows. A. Windows 95 • Install Msdun13.exe. • Choose Programs > Accessories > Dial Up Networking. • Create a new connection called “PPTP.” • Select the VPN Adapter as the device for the connection. • Enter the IP address of the public interface of the switch and click Finish. • Go back to the connection that you have just created, click the right mouse button, and choose Properties. • Under Allowed Network Protocols, at minimum, and uncheck netbeui. • Configure the Advanced Options setting: • Leave default settings to allow the switch and client to auto-negotiate the authentication method. • Enable Require Encrypted Password to force Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication. • Enable Require Encrypted Password and Require Data Encryption to force MS-CHAP authentication. A. Win
