ARCHIVED: In Windows Me, how do I make a VPN connection to the IU network?

Note: IU's VPN is intended for individual computing accounts only. Group and departmental accounts cannot access the VPN. See Why can't I make an IU Secure or VPN connection through an IU group or departmental account?

Note: UITS recommends that you use a current version of Windows on computers connected to the Indiana University network; see Recommended Windows operating systems at IU.

Adding the VPN component

Before you can make a virtual private network (VPN) connection to the Indiana University network in Windows Me, either wirelessly or remotely, you must add the VPN component. To do this:

1. Double-click My Computer, then Control Panel, and then Add/Remove Programs.
   
   
2. Select the Windows Setup tab, and double-click Communications.
   
   
3. Check the box next to Virtual Private Networking, and then click OK. You may be prompted for your Windows CD.

   Note: If you do not have your Windows CD, or if you did not receive one from the manufacturer when you purchased your computer, contact the manufacturer to see if one is available.

4. When Windows Me prompts you to restart your computer, click Yes.

Downloading and installing the Microsoft L2TP/IPsec VPN client

The IU Bloomington and IUPUI campuses use the IPsec protocol for VPN connections. Other campuses currently use PPTP. To connect to the IUB or IUPUI VPN service, you must install an IPsec client on your Windows Me computer.

If you are at a campus other than IUB or IUPUI, skip directly to the Creating a VPN connection section below.

If you are at IUB or IUPUI, download and install the IPsec client:

1. Download and save somewhere obvious (like your desktop) the Microsoft L2TP/IPsec VPN client. The client filename is m2tp.exe.
   
   
2. Double-click the msl2tp.exe file to launch the client installer. When the installer asks you to continue, click Yes and then Yes again to agree to the license agreement.
   
   
3. The installer will check your system for the required software components. If you do not have all the required files, or if you have a conflicting component (e.g., Internet Connection Sharing), the installer may prompt you to add or remove files. Follow the instructions provided by the installer. You will probably have to reboot.

   If the system must reboot, when it restarts, just double-click the msl2tp.exe file again to continue the installation.

4. Once you have installed all the necessary components, uninstalled all the conflicting ones, and restarted the process, the installer should finish the installation. Once finished, one last reboot will be required.

Configuring the IPsec pre-shared key setting

To authenticate to the IU VPN, you will need to specify a pre-shared key (PSK):

1. From the Start menu, select Programs, then Microsoft IPSec VPN, and finally Microsoft IPSec VPN Configuration.
   
   
2. Select Use a pre-shared key for IPSec authentication. In the adjacent field, enter hermanbwells as the pre-shared key and then click OK.

Creating a VPN connection

Note: If you are a student, faculty member, or staff member at Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, or IU East, use the IU Secure network for wireless access. For help, see About IU Secure wireless If you are visiting IU, instead see Network Access accounts (guest wireless access) at IUB, IUPUI, IUE, IUN, and IUS.

To create a VPN connection to the IU network:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Dial-Up Networking, and finally Make New Connection.
   
   
2. Type a name for your connection (e.g., IU-VPN). Then, in the "Select a Device:" field, choose Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Adapter and click Next.

   Note: You may see a number at the end of the device name (e.g., Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Adapter 1).

3. In the "Host name or IP Address:" field, type the name or IP address of the VPN server:

   See below to find your VPN server for both remote (e.g., cable modem, DSL, or outside Internet service provider) and wireless VPN connections:

   • IU Bloomington: ipsec.indiana.edu
   • IUPUI: ipsec.iupui.edu
   • IU East: vpn.iue.edu
   • IU Kokomo: vpn.iu.edu
   • IU Northwest: 149.162.8.2
   • IU South Bend: vpn.iu.edu
   • IU Southeast: vpn.ius.edu
4. Click Next and then Finish.

Configuring your VPN connection

To configure your VPN connection:

1. In the Dial-Up Networking window, right-click your connection icon and select Properties.
   
   
2. From the Networking tab, make sure the NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatible protocols are unchecked. (Only TCP/IP should be checked.)
   
   
3. Click the Security tab. Under "Authentication:", in the "Domain:" field, type ADS .
   
   
4. Under "Advanced security options:", make sure all the selections are checked. Click OK.

Establishing a VPN connection

To establish the connection:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then Dial-Up Networking.
   
   
2. Double-click the connection you just created.
   
   
3. When prompted, enter your ADS username and password, and then click Connect.

   Note: It may take up to a minute to establish a connection with the VPN server. Be patient. If you have problems connecting, make note of any error messages and contact your campus Support Center.

4. When the connection is established, you should see a new icon in the system tray. This icon is identical to the one for dial-up connections. To disconnect and terminate the connection, double-click this icon and choose Disconnect.