WIN7 System VPN Setup Guide

Why is the WIN7 system VPN not connected to the Internet? Don't worry, just look at the little book. This Win7 system VPN Setup Guide ~ may be able to help you.

First: After you set up a VPN, you cannot connect to the workspace network at home (or elsewhere) through the Internet, check the items in this list:

-Make sure that the virtual private network (VPN) server name you type is exactly the same as the name provided by your network administrator.

-You must have an active Internet connection before you can use a VPN connection.

-If your modem is external, make sure the modem is powered on.

-Contact your network administrator to ensure that you have the appropriate connection and domain permissions for the remote access server.

-This may be a certificate issue. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

-The VPN connection will not work when the Winsock proxy client is active. Contact your network administrator to ensure that the Winsock Proxy client is not enabled.

-If you know the IP address of a Web site (for example: 131.107.10.25), type the address in the Web browser's address bar, and then press Enter. If the operation is normal, there may be a domain Name System (DNS) resolution problem. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

-If you have special software that is required or installed by your workspace, it may be part of the problem. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

-If you know the IP address of the VPN server (for example: 131.107.10.25), type the address of the VPN connection, and then press Enter. If the operation is working correctly, there may be a DNS resolution problem. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

-There may be a problem with the server you are trying to connect to. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

Second: If you try to connect to a VPN connection and you see a message that says "Local computer does not support encryption" and displays error code 741, the encryption used by this computer may not match the encryption used by the VPN server.

To change the encryption settings so that your computer uses the recommended 3DES settings, follow these steps:

1. By clicking the Network icon in the notification area (

Or

To open "Connect to network."

2. Right-click the VPN connection, and then click Properties.

3. Click the Security tab.

4. Under Data encryption, select Maximum strength encryption if the server refuses to disconnect, and then click OK.

5. By clicking the Network icon in the notification area (

Or

To open "Connect to network."

6. Click the VPN connection, and then click Connect to try the connection again.