CIS 170F: Windows 7 Administration

Week 11

Remote Access
Remote Access VPN Connectivity
Creating a VPN Connection

  • The following points to consider before creating a VPN client connection are:
    • A VPN server must identify if it is using a PPTP or L2TP connection.
    • Encryption and authentication methods used by the VPN client and server must be compatible.
    • An IP connection path must exist between the VPN server and the VPN client.
    • A VPN client must know the address of the VPN server on the IP network.
  • The steps needed to create a VPN connection are: