UBC VPN on windows 7

Since you might be running the Windows 7 RC or getting windows 7 soon (it comes out Oct 22) Here's a short tutorial on how to get UBC vpn setup and running.

1) Open up Control Panel (Start Menu --> control Panel)



2) Select 'Network and Internet' (The green lettering --> not the sub-menus)

3) Click on the 'Network and Sharing' option


4) Select 'Set up a new connection or network'



5) Select 'connect to Workplace'. (and hit next)


6) If you have connections setup already ignore them and hit 'no, create a new connection'. (don't worry if this doesn't come up just skip this step)

7) Choose the 'Use my Internet Connection (VPN)' option



8) For the Internet address type in the 'vpn.ubc.ca'. Also, choose any destination name such as UBC VPN.


10) For user name and password use your CWL login.

11) Hit connect and let it authenticate (note: the first time I connected it took awhile so be patient)

12) To connect and disconnect the VPN select the network manager from your task bar (near the time).