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McIntire VPN Instructions


Note: These instructions may not reflect the exact appearance of Windows on your computer due to differences in Windows releases. If you reach an impasse installing and configuring Windows Network Software, please either call the McIntire Computing Help Desk (8:00am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri except UVa holidays), or send email to helpdesk@comm.virginia.edu.

Contents

Removing Previous Versions of the McIntire VPN

Installing the McIntire VPN Connection

Troubleshooting VPN Connections

Removing Previous Versions of the McIntire VPN

  1. Click the Windows Start button, click Settings, click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon
     

  2. A Network Connections Window Appears


     

  3. If a McIntire VPN connection appears, Right click it and select Delete
     

  4. Close the network and Dial-up connections windows

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Installing the McIntire VPN Connection

  1. Click the Windows Start button, click Settings, click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon
     

  2. A Network Connections Window Appears


     

  3. Click the Make New connection button
     

  4. Click Next
     

  5. Choose the second radio button, Connect to a private network through the internet and click Next



     

  6. Enter 128.143.40.3 into the Host name or IP address box and click Next


     

  7. Select to make the connection available for all users


     

  8. Do not check the box to enable Internet Connection Sharing (Not pictured)
     

  9. Name the Connection McIntire VPN, Check the box to add a shortcut to the desktop if you choose and click Finish


     

  10. A connection box will appear.  Enter MCINITRE\USERID (Where USERID is your logon ID) into the User Name Field.
     

  11. Enter your domain logon password into the password box
     

  12. Check the box to save the username and password if you choose


     

  13. Click Connect to connect to the McIntire VPN
     

  14. After a VPN Connection has been established, you can use McIntire resources as if you were in Monroe Hall, such as outlook, sharepoint intranet,  and your F and G drives. 

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Troubleshooting VPN Connections

Possible Problem What to Check Solution Contact
Error 800: Unable to establish the VPN Connection.  The VPN server may be unreachable, or security parameters may not be configured properly for this connection. Are you connected to the internet?  You must have an established internet connection before attempting to connect to the VPN server Connect to the Internet If your internet connection is down, contact your Internet Service Provider
Error 649: The Account does not have permission to dial in You must be a McIntire Faculty, Staff, or Graduate Student to Access the McIntire VPN Server Obtain correct permissions McIntire Helpdesk (434) 924 7988
Error 691: Access was denied because the username and/or password was invalid on the domain. Check your userID and password carefully.  It is the same information used to log into webmail (https://webmail.comm.virginia.edu/exchange) Enter Correct Login Information McIntire Helpdesk (434) 924 7988 if you have forgotten your password


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