Mac OS VPN setup Tutorial
PPTP VPN setup
- Choose Apple, System Preferences, and then click Network.
- Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list. (if the lock at the bottom left hand corner of that window is locked, click it to activate the settings for Network)
- Choose VPN from the "Interface" pop-up menu. "VPN Type" now shows up below this pop-up-menu. * Choose "PPTP" from the "VPN Type" pop-up menu. * Type in "FlashVPN" for the "Service Name".
- Type in "vpn.ubc.ca" for the "Server Address". * Type in your username for "Account Name". * Choose "Automatic (128 bit or 40 bit)" for "Encryption".
- Click the Authentication Settings button. * Type in your password for the field that says "Password:" and click OK.
- Click on the "Advanced..." button.
- In the "Options" tab, make sure "Send all traffic over VPN connection" is marked and click OK.
- Make sure "Show VPN status in menu bar" is marked and click "Apply".
- To connect, click on the "Connect" button. You should now be connected to the VPN network.
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