Systems Support Documentation

Make a Server Farm VPN Connection Using the Built-In Windows Client and Windows XP

Note: You can use the built-in Windows client to make a VPN connection. However, if you're running the Symantec Client Firewall, you'll need to make a configuration change. If you'd rather not change the firewall settings, use the Cisco VPN client software. See Make a Server Farm VPN Connection Using the Cisco Client and Windows XP for step-by-step instructions.

• If this is the first time you're connecting to the Server Farm VPN using Windows XP, you'll need to run the set up wizard. See Setting Up a Server Farm VPN Connection Using Windows XP.
• If you've already set up your connection to the Server Farm VPN, follow the steps in Connecting to the Server Farm VPN Using Windows XP.

Setting Up a Server Farm VPN Connection Using Windows XP

1. Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

   

2. Click Network and Internet Connections.

   

3. Click Network Connections.

   

4. Click Create a new network connection.

   

5. The New Connection Wizard window opens. Click Next.

   

6. Click Connect to the network at my worplace, and then click Next.

   

7. Click Virtual Private Network connection, and then click Next.

   

8. Enter ServerFarmVPN, and then click Next.

   

9. Click Do not dial the initial connection, and then click Next.

   Note: If this is your first VPN connection you will not see this screen.

   

10. In the Host Name box, enter serverfarmvpn.cit.cornell.edu, and then click Next.

    

11. If you want a shortcut on the desktop, check Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, and then click Finish.

    

12. In the Connect window, in the User name box, enter your NetID followed by @ServerFarmVPN for example, ewe2@ServerFarmVPN. In the Password box, enter your CITSTAFF password, and then click Connect.

    Note: Your CITSTAFF password should be different than your NetID password. It is the password you use to connect to CIT resources.

    

    Note: If you get a message saying you can't connect, you may need to change the settings in the Symantec Client Firewall. More information is on the Troubleshooting page.

13. To disconnect your VPN connection, in the Task Bar, right-click the CIT VPN connection icon and then click, Disconnect.

Note: Systems and Operations LAN/Technical Support Services team offers support to CIT staff to install software and connect through the Server Farm VPN. Send an email to cit_support@cornell.edu.

Connecting to the Server Farm VPN Using Windows XP

After you set up your VPN connection, follow these steps to connect the next time.

1. Click the Start button, then select Connect To, and then click ServerFarmVPN.

   

2. In the Connect window, you should see your NetID for example, ewe2@ServerFarmVPN. In the Password box, enter your CITSTAFF password, and then click Connect.

   Note: Your CITSTAFF password should be different than your NetID password. It is the password you use to connect to CIT resources.

   

3. To disconnect your Server Farm VPN connection, in the Task Bar, right-click the VPN connection icon and then click, Disconnect.