SnapGear SnapGear - Manual (Page 10)

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STEP 2 Add User Account(s)
Once you have set up the VPN server, select Continue.
Before remote users can set up a VPN tunnel to the SnapGear
appliance’s PPTP server, they must have user accounts set up. The
field options in the Add New Account are detailed below.
Username This User Name is required for VPN authentication
only. The name selected is case sensitive (for example
Jimsmith is not the same as jimsmith).
Windows
Domain Optional. Most Windows clients expect you to specify a
domain name in upper case.
Password Enter the password for the remote VPN user.
Confirm Re-enter the password to confirm.
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As new VPN user accounts are added, they are displayed on the
updated Account List.
To modify the password of an existing account, Select the account in the
Account List then enter New Password and Confirm in the Delete or
Change Password for the Selected Account field.
Similarly to delete an existing account, Select the account in the
Account List then check Delete in the Delete or Change Password for
the Selected Account field.
If you request a change to a User Account and it is successful, the PPTP
VPN Server Setup page will be displayed with the change noted. If the
change was unsuccessful, an error will be reported.
STEP 3 Configure Remote Client
At the remote sites there is generally no need for any special client
software. Your SnapGear appliance’s PPTP server supports the
standard PPTP client software included with Windows. The virtual
private network connection is simple to configure using the standard
Dial-Up Networking software. PPTP is also compatible with Linux/Unix
PPTP client software.
These instructions will cover a Windows 2000 client. Please refer to the
SnapGear User Manual if you have a different operating system.
Click Start, Settings, Network and Dialup Connections. Choose
Make New Connection
.
Choose Connect to a private network through the Internet. Click
Next.