Setup TTUnet VPN for Windows XP
Please print out these instructions and follow the steps on your computer.
STEP 1: Verify that your TTU Windows Domain Account is Active:
- Go to
https://eraider.ttu.edu and sign in using your eRaider username and
password.
- Click on the Manager your eRaider Account link.
- Under the eRaider Account Manager banner, there will be a section
on the right titled Windows Domain Account. In this section,
verify that you have an entry named TTU.EDU - Active that has a small
bright green circle next to it. If you do, your Windows Domain Account
is active and you can proceed to the next section.
- If you see a small dark green circle and an entry named TTU.EDU -
Inactive instead, you will need to activate your domain account before
continuing. To do this, click on the entry named TTU.EDU - Inactive.
This will bring up a new screen that should allow you to activate your
domain account. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to
activate your domain account.
- Once you have followed the instructions on the screen, click on the General Information button on the left and verify that your account is now showing up as TTU.EDU - Active with a small bright green circle next to it in the Windows Domain Account section on the right side of the page.
STEP 2: Configure your VPN client:
- Please DO NOT make any other changes to your configuration than those specified in these instructions.
- It is VERY important that users install current service packs and critical updates prior to configuring your VPN connection (Microsoft Windows Update).
STEP 1: Go to Start -> Control Panel.
STEP 2: Double-click Network Connections.
STEP 4: The Network Connection Wizard will appear, click Next.
STEP 5: Choose Connect to the network at my workplace, click Next.
STEP 6: Choose Virtual Private Network connection, click Next.
STEP 7: Type TTUnet in the name field, click Next.
STEP 8: Type vpn.ttu.edu in Hostname field, click Next.
STEP 9: Check the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop if you desire. Click Finish.
STEP 10: In the Connect TTUnet VPN dialog box, enter the following, then click Properties.
- User name: Your eRaider username
- Password: Your eRaider password
STEP 11: Click the Security tab. Verify the following, then click IPSec Settings.
- Typical (recommended settings)
- Require secured password.
STEP 12: Check Use pre-shared key for authentication. Enter the following key: TTUnetVPN. Click OK.
NOTE: The key is case sensitive.
STEP 14: Verify the following are checked, then click Advanced.
- Obtain an IP address automatically
- Obtain DNS server address automatically
NOTE: If you are setting up a VPN connection to use the TTU online Library resources, you will need to check the Use default gateway on remote network checkbox.
STEP 16: Click Connect. When connected you will see a connection icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
