Setting Up a VPN or Dial-Up Networking Connection

To create a VPN or dial-up connection to a remote network or computer, you need a working Internet connection or modem, respectively. You learned how to install both of these in Chapter 14, “Getting Connected,” so if you haven’t done so already, start there to install and configure your modem and Internet connection.

You also must obtain or confirm the information shown in Table 37.1 from the remote network’s or computer’s manager.

Table 37.1. Information Needed for a VPN or RAS Dial-Up Connection

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Armed with this information, you’re ready to create a connection to the remote network. To do so, ...

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