Configuring Clients

Now that the server is configured, the next step is to set up the VPN clients. Note that this configuration differs for PPTP and L2TP configurations (described later in this chapter). For PPTP, use the following steps:

  • In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, click Make New Connection. This will launch the Network Connection Wizard (Figure 8.14).
    Figure 8.14. Network connection wizard.

  • Select Connect to a private network through the Internet.
  • Click Next.

Whether or not you wish to automatically dial the connection is a network-by-network decision. Select the appropriate item and click Next. Enter the hostname or IP address ...

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