Using Windows native VPN client (L2TP) for remote access
This article is relevant for all locally managed small office appliances - 600/700 series and locally managed 1100/1200R/1400 series.
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Configure
- Go to Windows Start Menu and type 'VPN' in the search box.
- Select 'Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection'.
- Enter the IP address/name of the VPN Gateway in your organization, given to you by your administrator, in the 'Internet address' field.
- To configure only, make sure that the checkbox labeled 'Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later' is selected.
- Enter your username and password (consult your administrator if you do not know them).
- Press the 'Create' button. Press skip if you wish to connect later.
- Go to the Windows Start Menu, type the word 'Network' into the search box.
- Select 'Network and Sharing Center'.
- Select 'Connect to a network'.
- Right-click on the new VPN connection you just created and choose 'Properties'.
- Go to the 'Security' tab.
- Select 'L2TP/IPsec' in the 'Type of VPN' selection box.
- Select 'Advanced Settings'. Select 'Use pre-shared key for authentication'. Type your key, given to you by your administrator, in the 'Key' field. Select 'OK'.
- In 'Authentication' section within the 'Security' tab, make sure the option of 'Allow these protocols' is selected, and only the 'Unencrypted password (PAP)' check box is selected.
- Click 'OK' to finish.
Connect
- Go to the Windows Start Menu, type the word 'Network' in the search box.
- Select 'Network and Sharing Center'.
- Select 'Change adapter settings'.
- Double-click on the new VPN connection you created.
- Enter your username and password (consult your administrator if you do not know them) and click connect.
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This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.
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