Solution:
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) can be used to access Princeton-specific resources from off-campus. For full details regarding VPN and configuration settings instructions for other operating systems, see Virtual Private Networking (VPN): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

The installation procedure assumes that you have the following:

• TCP/IP is installed
• The "remote access" system service is started
• You have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

1. Log on to your Windows 2000 computer as Administrator
   
   
2. Right-click on the icon My Network Places located on your desktop,and select Properties.

   
   
   

3. Double-click the Make New Connection icon , this will start the Network Connection Wizard.
   
   
4. Once the Network Connection Wizard launches, select the Next button located at the bottom of the screen.

   
   
   

5. The Network Connection Type box is displayed. Select Connect to a private network through the internet, and click the Next button located at the bottom on the screen.

   
   
   

6. The Destination Address will now need to be specified. In the field provided for the hostname enter vpn.princeton.edu, and select the Next button located at the bottom of the screen.

   
   
   

7. You will now need to make this connection available to For all users.

   
   
   

8. You will now need to type a name for your VPN connection; enter Virtual Private Connection in the field provided. Select the option add a shortcut to my desktop located at the bottom of the screen. Select the Finish button located at the bottom of the screen.

   
   
   

9. You will need to enter you Princeton NetID and Windows domain password in the fields provided. Select the Connect button located at the bottom of the screen.

   
   
   

10. If you are logged onto your computer with a local user account, you will then get an authentication error and another Connect To screen, this time with a "Domain" field. You will need to enter the following:

    User name:
    Password:
    Domain: PRINCETON

    To facilitate domain authentication in the future, open the Properties for the VPN connection (from Network connections) and check the box on the Options tab for "include Windows logon domain".
    
    

11. Congratulations, you have established a connection via Princeton University's VPN server.

    **There will be a VPN shortcut located on your desktop***