[How To] Set Up A VPN Connection in Windows 7
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a network that connects one or more computers to a large network, such as a business network, using the Internet. A VPN is encrypted and safe, so it’s widely adopted by many of businesses. VPN is a pretty complicate network protocol that we are not going to discuss more deep in here. What I cover in this post is a simple how-to that simply shows the steps to set up a VPN connection in Windows 7.
First of all, please note that this how-to uses the built-in network setup right in Windows 7, so it works the best if VPN server on the other side is also from Windows Server.
Open up network and sharing center from Control Panel, and choose Set up a new connection or network.
There are two options in the Connect to a Workplace window. 99% of the time you just need to pick the first option, unless your company only allows you to dial in using a phone line.
Type in the address in either domain name or IP address, and name the connection in the destination name box. And click Next.
You can leave all user login info blank if you feel safe that way in the next window. And click Create. You’re all set if you see the next window as below.
To launch it, simply click the small network icon on the system tray at the bottom right corner, and pick the connection we just created from the popup list, and connect.
Type in your user name and password, and you are on your way connecting your Windows 7 to your company network.
Hope it helps, and enjoy.
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tashaci
How to do now to allow my computer to use internet ONLY by the VPN ?
I mean if the VPN disconnects how to be sure that my computer will not connect directly ?
I want the VPN the only way to use internet
Hmm…interesting question but I don't think you can do it. Basically, in order to use VPN you will need to have Internet access first.
Cheers.
that is possible in win XP ! when the VPN is disconnected I cannot access the web. I must wait the reconnect.
This is no more possible in Win 7 ?
Oh, I see what you mean now. I think it still does the same as in XP. At least, I saw it once that it reconnects me back to VPN when it was disconnected.
How did you know it didn't?
Cheers.
it is not the same behaviour as in my old win XP
I cannot say that the connection to internet is the VPN and not the Wifi as I do with XP
So when the VPN is disconnected win 7 connects immediately to wifi and doesnt reconnect the VPN !!!!
Just go in to your network settings and configure it such that windows no longer automatically connects to the Wifi router.
Just go in to your network settings and configure it such that windows no longer automatically connects to the Wifi router.
Do you have to have a VPN server?
Yes, you need a VPN server running on another machine in another network.
Cheers.
I wanna set up an VPN because my friend wants to stream the olympics and you can only stream it if youre doing it from a swedish IP, and I have a router, so I'm wondering which port this VPN uses and if the “Internet-adress” should be my ip like: xx.xx.xx.xx or xx.xx.xx.xx:w/eportitsusing.
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Port 1723 is the default TCP port for VPN. However, that can be changed depending on which VPN server you are using.
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i need fake vpn for Satlite internet in Express sat but just see erorr 619
To still be able to use internet go to start -> run -> ncpa.cpl
Right click your VPN connection – properties -> networking tab.
Click “Internet Protocol Version 4″ -> properties -> advanced.
Uncheck “Use Default Gateway On Remote Network”.
Thanks for pointing it out. Yes, this trick still works.
Cheers.
Thanks a lot man!
Cool trick. Just test it on my Win7
Hi,
can i play lan games using vpn?
And if can do that how should i fill the internet address and the destination name?
thanks!
I don’t see a reason why you can’t but just make sure following the following tip to not waste your remote server’s bandwidth by doing so.
http://www.windows7hacker.com/index.php/2010/05/how-to-use-local-internet-connection-to-access-internet-while-still-connected-with-vpn/
Cheers.
but how should i fill the internet address and the destination name?
win 7 professional installed,(prev vista and xp ok) dell laptop, before upgrading i used to be able to receive emails via mail client whilst utilising a vpn connection – now no emails until i disconnect – any advice welcome- thanku
Check out this one (http://www.windows7hacker.com/index.php/2010/05/how-to-use-local-internet-connection-to-access-internet-while-still-connected-with-vpn/) and see if it helps.
Cheers
Hi Kent
Just managed to try these settings today and it works – a big THANKYOU – delighted!!
yvonne
Great share mate.So far i found only textual tutorials.
my vpn disconnects after few seconds after reconnecting it, it disconnects again.. help??