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How to Setup a VPN Connection in Windows 7

Tutorials VPN 2016-07-24 10:50:51 - by Sarah Nguyen
How to Setup a VPN Connection in Windows 7

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology lets a computer using a public internet connection join a private network by means of a secure "tunnel" between that machine and the network. The most common of implementing this method is when a business allows its employees to connect to the work network away from work. To connect your machine to a virtual private network, there are two principal ways. The first and most common scenario, called outgoing, is to set up a remote computer with access to the office network. The second scenario, called incoming, which occurs on the work network, where a computer is allowed to connect to other computers outside of the network securely.

Windows 7 comes preloaded with the Agile VPN client, making setting up either connection relatively easy. (Note that if you are using Windows 8, the following Windows 7 configuration steps are similar to Windows 8 desktop environment)

Setting up a VPN Connection in Windows 7

Step 1:

Click the Start button, and in the search bar type "Network and Sharing"

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Step 2:

Once you are in the Network and Sharing Center window, click the link "Set up a new connection or network".

Step 3:

Click "Connect to a workplace" > Next


Step 4:

How do you want to connect? Select "Use my Internet connection (VPN)"

Step 5:

Depending on the VPN server you are trying to connect, fill in the first field (Internet Address) with the server address.
Note: This address can be either an IP address like (89.238.132.204) or a URL (uk1.vpn.surf) 
Enter what you prefer in the second field (Destination name) as a name for your new VPN connection > Next



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ca1.vpn.surf

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us-ny1.vpn.surf
us-sj1.vpn.surf

Step 6:

Type your VPN account credentials (you can get account credentials by purchasing a VPN subscription) and when finished, click Connect.

If you haven't checked the don't want to connect now a checkbox in step 4, It will establish a connection to the VPN server and verify your username and password automatically.
Note: The connection type priority is: SSTP, PPTP, and L2TP in this process, it will choose one of them automatically.

It takes a couple of seconds (If all went well and there are no problems with credentials and the VPN server, you are connected!)

How to Disconnect and reconnect to a created VPN?

  • To disconnect from a VPN connection, Click the network icon in the taskbar, select the VPN connection in the available networks and connections list, and then click Disconnect.

  • To connect to the same VPN connection whenever you need to then simply click connect.

Here are other blogs on how to set up a VPN connection in different Systems:

- How to install VPN on Windows 8

- How to install VPN on Windows 10

- How to install VPN on MacOS

If you are facing any problems with the installation/configuration, feel free to comment below.

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