Configuring PPTP

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Configuring a Windows 98 client for PPTP

Use the following procedure to configure a client computer running Windows 98 so that it can connect to a FortiGate PPTP VPN. To configure the Windows 98 client, you must install and configure Windows dialup networking and virtual private networking support.

To install PPTP support

1Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network.

2Select Add.

3Select Adapter.

4Select Add.

5Select Microsoft as the manufacturer.

6Select Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter.

7Select OK twice.

8Insert diskettes or CDs as required.

9Restart the computer.

To configure a PPTP dialup connection

1Go to My Computer > Dial-Up Networking > Configuration.

2Double-click Make New Connection.

3Name the connection and select Next.

4Enter the IP address or host name of the FortiGate unit to connect to and select Next.

5Select Finish.

An icon for the new connection appears in the Dial-Up Networking folder.

6Right-click the new icon and select Properties.

7Go to Server Types.

8Uncheck IPX/SPX Compatible.

9Select TCP/IP Settings.

10Uncheck Use IP header compression.

11Uncheck Use default gateway on remote network.

12Select OK twice.

To connect to the PPTP VPN

1Start the dialup connection that you configured in the previous procedure.

2Enter your PPTP VPN User Name and Password.

3Select Connect.

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