In Windows Vista, how do I make a VPN connection to the IU network?
This document explains how to manually set up a VPN connection in Windows Vista at Indiana University. If you are at IU Bloomington or IUPUI, UITS recommends that you set up a VPN connection to IU for Windows Vista by using the VPN Installers, available from IUware Online at:
http://iuware.iu.edu/list.aspx?id=134Select the installer for your operating system. (Do not use the 64-bit installer unless you're sure you need it; in most cases, you should use the 32-bit installer.) This software automatically does what the instructions in this document describe how to do manually.
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Creating a VPN connection
To create a VPN connection to the Indiana University network using Windows Vista, either wirelessly or remotely, follow these steps:
- From the
Startbutton, selectConnect Toand thenSetup a connection or network.
- Select
Connect to a workplaceand clickNext.
- If prompted for "Do you want to use a connection that you already
have?", select
No, create a new connectionand clickNext.Select
Use my Internet Connection (VPN). - In the "Internet Address:" field, type the name of your VPN
server:
Use the table below to find your VPN server for both remote (e.g., cable modem, DSL, or outside Internet service provider) and wireless VPN connections:
Campus VPN server
IU Bloomington ipsec.indiana.eduIU East vpn.iue.eduIU Kokomo vpn.iuk.eduIU Northwest 149.162.8.2IUPUI ipsec.iupui.eduIU South Bend vpn.iusb.eduIU Southeast vpn.ius.edu - In the "Destination Name:" field, type a name for the connection
(e.g.,
IU VPN).
- Check
Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect laterand clickNext.
- In the "User Name:" field, type your Network ID username.
- In the "Domain (optional):" field, type
ADS.
- Click the
Createbutton and then click theClosebutton.
- From the
Startbutton, selectConnect To. Right-click the VPN connection you just created and clickProperties.
- Click the
Networkingtab.
- If you're at IU Bloomington or IUPUI, under "Type of VPN", select
L2TP IPsec VPN. At all other IU campuses, selectPPTP VPN.Note: If you choose
PPTP VPN, skip steps 13 and 14. - Click the
IPsec Settingsbutton.
- Check
Use pre-shared key for authentication. In the "Key:" field, typehermanbwellsand clickOK.
- Click the
Securitytab and select theAdvancedradio button.
- Click the
Settingsbutton. Make sure the only checkbox selected isMS-CHAP-V2, and clickOK.
- Click
OKagain to close thePropertieswindow.
Establishing a VPN connection
To establish a VPN connection, follow these steps:
- From the
Startbutton, selectConnect Toand then select the VPN connection you've created.
- Type your Network ID username and password.
Notes
Note: To use the wireless network on any Indiana University campus, you must first ensure that you have a strong wireless connection signal. For added security and full access to IU resources, you need to establish a VPN connection. IU students, faculty, and staff need to register their computers before making a wireless connection at IU Bloomington and IUPUI. See the instructions in the "On-campus wireless" section of At IUB and IUPUI, how do I register my computer? (If you are using a Network Access account, instead see At IUB and IUPUI, what is a Network Access account, and how do I get one?)
Last modified on July 19, 2007.






