Configuring PPTP VPN
  1. In the Finder, click Go >> Applications (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Go >>

Figure 1: Go >> Applications

  1. Open the Internet Connect program from the Applications window (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Internet

Figure 2: Internet Connect.

  1. On the menu bar select File >> New VPN Connection (Figure 3).

Figure 3: New Vpn

Figure 3.

  1. Click PPTP and then Continue (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Click PPTP

Figure 4.

  1. Enter vpn-master.tamu.edu for the Server address.
  2. Enter your NetID for Account Name and your NetID password for Password.
  3. The Show VPN status in menu baroption should be checked (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Settings

Figure 5.

  1. You can either Connect from this window or close it to connect at a later time.
Connecting
  1. To connect to the VPN server click the Internet Connect icon in the menu bar and select Connect (Figure 6).

Figure 6: Click Connect

Figure 6: Click Connect.

  1. While you are connected you will see the duration next to the Internet Connect icon in the menu bar (Figure 7).

Figure 7: Connected

Figure 7: Connected.

  1. To disconnect, click on the Internet Connect icon in the menu bar and select Disconnect (Figure 8).

Figure 8 - Disconnect

Figure 8.