How to Accept an Incoming VPN Connection in Windows 7?


Virtual Private Network or VPN allows point-to-point (P2P) connection between nodes on a larger network such as a LAN or Internet. This is a private network so it is a safe way to exchange files.

To Create New Incoming Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection follow these steps:

1) Open Control Panel (All Items View) and click the link Network and Sharing Center link



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2) Click the link Change adapter settings link in the left pane



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3) Now pres Alt + F keys and click on New Incoming connection option



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4) Check the desired user you would like to use the computer and network or click Add someone button to add a new user



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5) Click Next button

6) Check Through the Internet option and click Next button



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7) Check the protocols those you want to allow on the VPN incoming connection and click Allow Access button



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Note: If you want to allow users to access the LAN resources click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties button



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Check the option Allow all callers to access my local area network and click OK button



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8) Wait for a while



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9) Note the name of the computer the client will use to access your computer or network and click Close button



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10) The new Incoming Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection is now formed.



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Note:

Firewall configuration: Allow access to TCP port 1723 via Firewall

Router Configuration: Enable PPTP and Generic Route Encapsulation (GRE) on the Router.


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