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:

Select 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.

On this page:

• Creating a VPN connection
• Establishing a VPN connection
• Notes

Creating a VPN connection

To create a VPN connection to the Indiana University network using Windows Vista, either wirelessly or remotely, follow these steps:

1. From the Start button, select Connect To and then Setup a connection or network.
   
   
2. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next.
   
   
3. If prompted for "Do you want to use a connection that you already have?", select No, create a new connection and click Next.

   Select Use my Internet Connection (VPN).

4. 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.edu
   IU East	vpn.iue.edu
   IU Kokomo	vpn.iuk.edu
   IU Northwest	149.162.8.2
   IUPUI	ipsec.iupui.edu
   IU South Bend	vpn.iusb.edu
   IU Southeast	vpn.ius.edu

5. In the "Destination Name:" field, type a name for the connection (e.g., IU VPN).
   
   
6. Check Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later and click Next.
   
   
7. In the "User Name:" field, type your Network ID username.
   
   
8. In the "Domain (optional):" field, type ADS .
   
   
9. Click the Create button and then click the Close button.
   
   
10. From the Start button, select Connect To. Right-click the VPN connection you just created and click Properties.
    
    
11. Click the Networking tab.
    
    
12. If you're at IU Bloomington or IUPUI, under "Type of VPN", select L2TP IPsec VPN. At all other IU campuses, select PPTP VPN.

    Note: If you choose PPTP VPN, skip steps 13 and 14.

13. Click the IPsec Settings button.
    
    
14. Check Use pre-shared key for authentication. In the "Key:" field, type hermanbwells and click OK.
    
    
15. Click the Security tab and select the Advanced radio button.
    
    
16. Click the Settings button. Make sure the only checkbox selected is MS-CHAP-V2, and click OK.
    
    
17. Click OK again to close the Properties window.

Establishing a VPN connection

To establish a VPN connection, follow these steps:

1. From the Start button, select Connect To and then select the VPN connection you've created.
   
   
2. 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?)