VPN Connection Is Not Available for Logon with Dial-Up Networking

ID: Q231426


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server


SYMPTOMS

When you log on using the "Log on using Dial-Up Networking" option, your recently created virtual private networking (VPN) connection may not be listed.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you selected the "Only for myself" option when you created the VPN connection.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:

  1. Log on to the Windows 2000-based computer.


  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-Up Connections.


  3. Double-click Make New Connection.


  4. Click Next, click Connect to private network through the Internet, and then click Next.


  5. Type the host name or IP address of the VPN server, and then click Next.


  6. Click For all users, and then click Next.


  7. Follow the rest of the instructions to finish the wizard.


  8. Log off of Windows 2000. The new VPN connection should be available for logging on using Dial-Up Networking.


Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: December 29, 1999
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