In Linux, how can I make a PPTP VPN connection to the IU network, and what software do I need?

Note: At Indiana University Bloomington and IUPUI, you can now access the wireless network without using VPN. See What is IU Secure?

Indiana University provides a script to help you make a VPN connection; the latest version is available at IUware Online.

You must at least have pptp and ppp-mppe installed. Most modern distributions have the basic pptp requirements built into the install; refer to your distribution's support area if you are unsure.

Once you have downloaded the script from IUware, run the following commands in a terminal window to install:

Run the last two commands as root; follow the prompts for vpn-config.

This will complete your installation. To make a VPN connection, run the following command in a terminal window as root:

To stop the connection, run as root:

To uninstall the script, enter in a terminal window (enter the last command as root):

At Indiana University, to get support for personal or departmental Linux or Unix systems, see At IU, how do I get support for Linux or Unix?