Set Up a VPN in Windows 7
If you are looking for a way to increase your online security, then you should consider setting up a VPN. A VPN, or virtual private network, is a great way to keep your data safe when using public Wi-Fi networks or other insecure connections. This blog post will show you how to set up a VPN in Windows 7. We will walk you through the process step by step, so don’t worry if you are unfamiliar with VPNs!
Step 1: Open up Control Panel by clicking Start, then selecting Control Panel from the menu.
Step 2: Within the Control Panel, click on Network and Sharing Center.
Step 3: In the left-hand sidebar of the Network and Sharing Center, click on Change adapter settings.
Step 4: Right-click on your active internet connection and select Properties from the context menu.
Step 5: Under the Networking tab of the connection properties, find the dropdown menu labeled “Type of VPN” and select Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
Step 6: Click on the radio button labeled “Use my Internet connection (VPN).”
Step 7: In the “Internet address” field, enter your VPN server’s IP address or domain name.
Step 8: In the “Destination name” field, enter a preferred name to help you identify this VPN connection.
Step 9: Under “Options,” check the boxes labeled “Don’t connect now” and “Show characters.” Then, click the Create button.
Step 10: After creating the VPN connection, navigate to the Security tab.
Step 11: Under “Type of VPN,” select PPTP again.
Step 12: Under “Data encryption,” choose Optional encryption.
Step 13: Under “Authentication,” select MS-CHAP v2.
Step 14: Enter your VPN username and password in the appropriate fields.
Step 15: Click the OK button to save the settings and exit the VPN connection properties.
You should now be connected to your VPN! You can verify this by checking your IP address on a website like WhatIsMyIPAddress.com. Your IP address should now reflect the location of your VPN server. Congratulations, you have successfully set up a VPN in Windows 7!