Windows XP
Working with the Microsoft VPN Client
VPN Client software restricts off-campus access to UW-Eau Claire network resources to UW-Eau Claire users while providing a secure, encrypted network connection.
Defining the Connection
The location of the Network Connection utility will vary slightly depending on your computer set up.
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From the Start menu, select Control Panel
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Click NETWORK AND INTERNET CONNECTIONS
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Click NETWORK CONNECTION
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Select Create a new connection
The New Connection Wizard appears. -
Click NEXT
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Select Connect to the network at my workplace and click NEXT
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Select Virtual Private Network connection and click NEXT
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In the Company Name text box, type UWEC VPN and click NEXT
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In the Host name or IP address text box, type vpn.uwec.edu and click NEXT
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Select My use only and click NEXT
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Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click FINISH
The Connect UWEC VPN dialog box appears. -
To exit, click CANCEL
To connect, continue with step 2 of Connecting with VPN
Connecting with VPN
You must be connected to the Internet before using VPN to connect to the UW-Eau Claire network.
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From the Desktop, double click your VPN connection shortcut
The Connect UWEC VPN dialog box appears.
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In the User name text box, type your username
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In the Password text box, type your network password
Informational screens appear telling of the connection and verification of your password. -
Click CONNECT
NOTE: If the connection fails, repeat steps 1-4 except: in the User name text box, type UWEC\username
Disconnecting VPN
Be sure to disconnect when finished using resources from UWEC.
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From the desktop, double click UWEC VPN
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In the System Tray, click UWEC VPN
The UWEC VPN Status dialog box appears.
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Click DISCONNECT
