Windows 98 VPN Configuration
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Requirements:
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VPN User Information Sheet
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Dial-Up Networking 1.2 or higher - this can be obtained from:
http://www.real-time.com/downloads/win95/msdun13.exe Note: On some systems, this might already be installed
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128-bit encryption patch for
Windows 98: http://www.real-time.com/downloads/win98/Win98_Dial-Up_128_security_upgrade.exe
Note: when downloading these files you will be asked where to save it. We recommend saving it in C:\Temp.
Depending on the web browser you are using, when the file is done downloading the browser may run the .exe
file automatically. If it doesn't, go to C:\Temp to run the .exe file
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Some versions of Windows 98 may require you to download the 40-bit encryption patch first, then upgrade
to the 128-bit encryption patch
40-bit encryption patch:
http://www.real-time.com/downloads/win98/dun40.exe
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Internet Connection (you will need to be connected to the Internet before establishing your VPN connection)
Installing Dial-Up Networking
(Skip to Configuring PPTP Connection If you already have Dial-Up Networking 1.2 or higher already
installed)
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Double-click msdun13.exe to begin installation of Dial-Up Networking 1.3
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Click Yes to continue
![Install dial-up networking](windows_98_pptp_files/dun1.gif)
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Click Yes to continue
![End-use license agreement](windows_98_pptp_files/dun98.gif)
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You should see the Microsoft Dial-Up Networking 1.3 screen as the files are being installed
![Extracting dial-up networking files](windows_98_pptp_files/dun3.gif)
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Click Yes to restart your computer
![Restart your computer](windows_98_pptp_files/dun4.gif)
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To make sure your installation was successful, go to Start->Settings->Control Panel->Network.
You should see Dial-up Adapter (VPN Support) and a Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
Configuring PPTP Connection
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Go to My Computer and double-click Dial-Up Networking. Double-click Make New Connection.
(Note, if you do not see a Dial-Up Networking icon here, then Dial-Up Networking is not installed. Refer
to the instructions for installing Dial-Up Networking)
![Make new connection](windows_98_pptp_files/win98ss01.gif)
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Type in VPN Connection for the name of the connection. For the device, select Microsoft VPN
Adapter. (Note: if you do not see Microsoft VPN Adapter in the list, then the correct version of Dial-Up
Networking is not installed. Refer to Installing Dial-Up Networking
![Connection name and connection device](windows_98_pptp_files/98vpn01.gif)
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Fill in the (Host) name or IP address of the VPN or PPTP server you are connecting to.
You will find this on your VPN Information Sheet. Click Next
![VPN host name](windows_98_pptp_files/98vpn02.gif)
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Click Finish
![Click finish](windows_98_pptp_files/98vpn03.gif)
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Now you should see the connection you just made in the Dial-Up Networking Folder. Right-click
the connection and select Properties
![Access VPN properties](windows_98_pptp_files/Image5.gif)
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Select the Server Types tab and check the following options: Log on to network, Enable
software compression, Require encrypted password, Require data encryption and TCP/IP.
Now click the TCP/IP Settings button
![Modify VPN server types](windows_98_pptp_files/Image7.gif)
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Check Server assigned IP address and Server assigned name server addresses. Click OK
![Modify tcp/ip settings](windows_98_pptp_files/Image8.gif)
Connecting
You must be connected to the Internet before trying to establish your PPTP VPN Connection. If you
are not, the VPN connection will not work.
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Double-click the PPTP VPN Connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder
![Establish connection](windows_98_pptp_files/Image5.gif)
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Type your User name and Password - this should be your VPN user name and password, which
you should get from your VPN Information Sheet. The VPN Server should be filled in from
when you setup the connection - verify that it's correct. You can choose to check the Save Password box
if you wish. Click Connect
![Enter username and password](windows_98_pptp_files/Image6.gif)
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You should see the Connecting to PPTP VPN Connection screen
![Logging on to network status](windows_98_pptp_files/Image9.gif)
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Fill in your User name, Password, and Domain for the network you are connecting
too. These should be the same as you use when you're in the office. If you don't know what to fill in,
refer to your system administrator
![Network username and password](windows_98_pptp_files/Image11.gif)
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After you successfully connect, you will see the Connection Established screen. Click Close.
Now you should be able to browse the network as if you were at the office. If you use mapped or shared
drives, you may need to map them again
![Connectoin established](windows_98_pptp_files/Image10.gif)
VPN for Windows should now be successfully setup on your computer to securely access a remote network.
The instructions and screen shots contained within this website are specific to services offered by Real Time Enterprises only.
If you have any problems connecting to Real Time after carefully following these directions, please call (952) 943-8700 and we will
be happy to help you.
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