Configuring PPTP VPN
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- In the Finder, click Go >> Applications (Figure 1).
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Figure 1: Go >> Applications |
- Open the Internet Connect program from the Applications window
(Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Internet Connect. |
- On the menu bar select File >> New VPN Connection (Figure 3).
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Figure 3. |
- Click PPTP and then Continue (Figure 4).
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Figure 4. |
- Enter vpn-master.tamu.edu for the Server address.
- Enter your NetID for Account Name and your NetID
password for Password.
- The Show VPN status in menu baroption should be checked (Figure 5).
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Figure 5. |
- You can either Connect from this window or close it to connect at a later
time.
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| Connecting |
- To connect to the VPN server click the Internet Connect icon in the menu bar
and select Connect (Figure 6).
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Figure 6: Click Connect. |
- While you are connected you will see the duration next to the Internet
Connect icon in the menu bar (Figure 7).
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Figure 7: Connected. |
- To disconnect, click on the Internet Connect icon in the menu bar and select
Disconnect (Figure 8).
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Figure 8. |