ARCHIVED: In Windows 98 and 98SE, 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 Group accounts cannot connect to IU's VPN or campus wireless network
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.
In Windows 98 First Edition, before you can create a virtual private network (VPN) connection to the Indiana University network, either wirelessly or remotely, you first must install the VPN Update. You can find the VPN Update on Microsoft's Windows 98 download page under "Recommended Updates" at:
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1139
You will need to restart Windows after installing the update in order to get the Microsoft VPN adapter to appear.
Note: If you use Windows 98SE, you do not need this update. If you're not sure which version you are running, see ARCHIVED: How can I determine what version of Windows 95, 98, or Me I have?
In either case, you will also need both the Dial-up Networking version 1.4 upgrade and, if you are connecting to the IU Bloomington or IUPUI VPN service, the Microsoft L2TP/IPsec VPN client.
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Adding the VPN component
Follow these steps to add the Windows 98 VPN component:
- Double-click , then , and then .
- Select the tab, then double-click .
- Check the box next to
Note: If you do not have your Windows CD, or if you did not receive one from the manufacturer when you purchased your computer, please contact the manufacturer to see if one is available.
, and then
click . Insert your Windows CD if you are prompted for it.
- When Windows 98 prompts you to restart your computer, click .
Downloading and installing the Dial-up Networking 1.4 update and Microsoft L2TP/IPsec VPN client
You'll need to download and install the Dial-up Networking update, which is available at:
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1139
This link will give you two files, named dun14-98.exe
and
dun14-SE.exe
. Save the files someplace obvious, like
your desktop.
Installing the Dial-up Networking version 1.4 update
- If you are using Windows 98 First Edition, double-click the file. If you are using Windows 98 Second Edition, double-click the file.
- The installer will ask whether you wish to continue. Click , and then click to agree to the license agreement.
- The update will install, and will prompt you to reboot before continuing. Allow the computer to reboot.
The IPsec client
The IUB and IUPUI campuses use the IPsec protocol for VPN connections. Therefore, if you're at IUB or IUPUI, you also need to download and install an IPsec client. (The Microsoft L2TP/IPsec VPN client requires the Dial-up Networking version 1.4 update, so you must install that before installing the IPsec client.)
If you're at a campus other than IUB or IUPUI, you'll need to configure your computer for the PPTP protocol, so skip directly to the Creating a VPN connection section below.
If you're at IUB or IUPUI, download the L2TP/IPsec client from:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818043
The name of the file you'll download is msl2tp.exe
.
Installing the L2TP/IPsec VPN client
Remember, you need to skip this section unless you're at IUB or IUPUI and need to configure for IPsec.
- Double-click the file to launch the client installer. When the installer asks you to continue, click , and then again to agree to the license agreement.
- 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 need to
reboot.
If the system must reboot, when it restarts, just double-click the
file again to continue the installation. - Once you have installed all the necessary components, uninstalled all the conflicting ones, and restarted the process, the installer should then finish the installation. When finished, one last reboot will be required.
Configuring the IPsec pre-shared key
Remember, you need to skip this section too, unless you're at IUB or IUPUI and need to configure for IPsec.
To authenticate to the IUB or IUPUI VPN, you will need to specify a pre-shared key (PSK):
- From the menu, select , then , and finally .
- Select
hermanbwells
as the PSK, and then click . . In
the adjacent field, enter
Creating a VPN connection
To create a VPN connection, follow these steps:
- Double-click , then , and finally .
- Type a name for your connection (e.g.,
IU-VPN
). In the "Select a Device:" field, choose , and then click . - In the "Host name or IP Address:" field, type the name or IP address of the VPN server.
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- Click , then .
Configuring your VPN connection
To properly configure your VPN connection, follow these steps:
- In the
Dial-Up Networking
window, right-click the icon representing your new connection, and then select . - Click the , then deselect the and protocols. (Only should be checked.) Click .
At IUB and IUPUI, you must ensure you are logging into the ADS Domain on startup:
- Double-click , then , and finally .
- On the tab, make sure the "Primary Network Logon:" field is set to .
- In the list of installed components, select and click .
- Under "Logon validation", select .
- In the "Windows NT domain:" field, type
ADS
, then click twice. - Restart your computer if prompted to do so.
Establishing a VPN connection
To establish the VPN connection, follow these steps:
- Double-click , then . Double-click the connection with the name you created above.
- When prompted, enter your ADS username and password, then click
Note: It may take up to a minute to establish a connection with the VPN server. Please be patient. If you have problems connecting, make note of any error messages and contact your campus Support Center.
.
- When the connection is established, you should see a new icon in the system tray. This icon is the same as the icon for dial-up connections. To disconnect and terminate the connection, double-click this icon and choose .
Modifying your settings
If you have configured your VPN connection to automatically log you in, and you find that you need to modify your login settings, follow these steps:
- Double-click , then double-click , and finally double-click .
- Click the tab.
- From the box, select your VPN connection, and then click . You should then be able to modify your settings.
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