First, import the root certificate by following these steps:
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WINDOWS+Rto bring up the Run dialog, and entermmc.exeto launch the Windows Management Console. - From the File menu, navigate to Add or Remove Snap-in, select Certificates from the list of available snap-ins, and click Add.
- We want the VPN to work with any user, so select Computer Account and click Next.
- We're configuring things on the local computer, so select Local Computer, then click Finish.
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Under the Console Root node, expand the Certificates (Local Computer) ** entry, expand **Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then select the Certificates entry:
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From the Action menu, select All Tasks and click Import to display the Certificate Import Wizard. Click Next to move past the introduction.
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On the File to Import screen, press the Browse button and select the certificate file that you've saved. Then click Next.
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Ensure that the Certificate Store is set to Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and click Next.
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Click Finish to import the certificate.
Then configure the VPN with these steps:
- Launch Control Panel, then navigate to the Network and Sharing Center.
- Click on Set up a new connection or network, then select Connect to a workplace.
- Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
- Enter the VPN server details. Enter the server's domain name or IP address in the Internet address field, then fill in Destination name with something that describes your VPN connection. Then click Done.
Your new VPN connection will be visible under the list of networks. Select the VPN and click Connect. You'll be prompted for your username and password. Type them in, click OK, and you'll be connected.
