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 The SDF VPN is quite easy to set up. You must first choose a VPN plan that is right for you, based on assumed bandwidth usage. Pricing and more package information is available through the shell by typing ‘**vpn**’ without the quotes. The SDF VPN is quite easy to set up. You must first choose a VPN plan that is right for you, based on assumed bandwidth usage. Pricing and more package information is available through the shell by typing ‘**vpn**’ without the quotes.
  
-Once you′ve been added to the VPN membership level (you′ll receive an email notification of this), you must set up your VPN access by typing ‘**setvpn**’ in the shell, without quotes. This will allow you to configure your VPN secret (password) for connecting.+Once you've been added to the VPN membership level (you'll receive an email notification of this), you must set up your VPN access by typing ‘**setvpn**’ in the shell, without quotes. This will allow you to configure your VPN secret (password) for connecting.
  
-You should make note of the VPN′s IP address when setting up your secret.+You should make note of the VPN's IP address when setting up your secret.
  
-Once you′ve configured your VPN account, it′s time to connect. Continue reading below for step-by-step instructions on connecting to the VPN.+Once you've configured your VPN account, it's time to connect. Continue reading below for step-by-step instructions on connecting to the VPN.
  
 ===== Connecting in Windows XP ===== ===== Connecting in Windows XP =====
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   - Choose an option on the “**Public Network**” screen and click “**Next**”. The default option, “**Automatically dial this initial connection**” can be used if the VPN connection will always be initiated when the computer is not already connected to the Internet. Otherwise, choose the “**Do not dial the initial connection**” option. This requires that the public Internet connection be established first, before this new VPN connection will be initiated. **Choose this option.**   - Choose an option on the “**Public Network**” screen and click “**Next**”. The default option, “**Automatically dial this initial connection**” can be used if the VPN connection will always be initiated when the computer is not already connected to the Internet. Otherwise, choose the “**Do not dial the initial connection**” option. This requires that the public Internet connection be established first, before this new VPN connection will be initiated. **Choose this option.**
   - Enter the IP address for the VPN on the “**VPN Server Selection**” screen. This is obtained via the ‘**setvpn**’ command (without quotes) in the shell.   - Enter the IP address for the VPN on the “**VPN Server Selection**” screen. This is obtained via the ‘**setvpn**’ command (without quotes) in the shell.
-  - Choose an option on the “**Connection Availability**” screen and click “**Next**”. The default option, “**My Use Only**”, ensures that Windows will make this VPN connection available only to the user that is currently logged in to the computer. If you don′t want this, select the “**Anyone′s use**” option.+  - Choose an option on the “**Connection Availability**” screen and click “**Next**”. The default option, “**My Use Only**”, ensures that Windows will make this VPN connection available only to the user that is currently logged in to the computer. If you don't want this, select the “**Anyone's use**” option.
   - Click “**Finish**” to complete the wizard. You may wish to select the option to create a desktop shortcut for easy access. The information for the VPN connection will be saved for current and/or future use.   - Click “**Finish**” to complete the wizard. You may wish to select the option to create a desktop shortcut for easy access. The information for the VPN connection will be saved for current and/or future use.
  
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   - Click on the “**Start**” button and then choose “**Connect to**”.   - Click on the “**Start**” button and then choose “**Connect to**”.
-  - Click on the “**Set up a connection or network**” option on the window that follows. It′s near the bottom.+  - Click on the “**Set up a connection or network**” option on the window that follows. It's near the bottom.
   - On the window that comes up, scroll down and click on the “**Connect to a workplace**” option. Then click “**Next**”.   - On the window that comes up, scroll down and click on the “**Connect to a workplace**” option. Then click “**Next**”.
   - A question asking “**Do you want to use a connection you already have?**” may appear. Select “**No, create a new connection.**” if it does and then click “**Next**”.   - A question asking “**Do you want to use a connection you already have?**” may appear. Select “**No, create a new connection.**” if it does and then click “**Next**”.
-  - Next you′ll be asked “**How do you want to connect?**” Select “**Use my Internet connection (VPN)**”. +  - Next you'll be asked “**How do you want to connect?**” Select “**Use my Internet connection (VPN)**”. 
-  - You′ll then be asked for the Internet address. Enter the address you remembered when accessing ‘**setvpn**’ (without quotes) in the SDF shell.+  - You'll then be asked for the Internet address. Enter the address you remembered when accessing ‘**setvpn**’ (without quotes) in the SDF shell.
   - Enter a name for this VPN connection in the “**Destination name:**” field. This is how Windows Vista will reference the VPN.   - Enter a name for this VPN connection in the “**Destination name:**” field. This is how Windows Vista will reference the VPN.
-  - If you don′t want to connect immediately, check the “**Do not connect now; just set it up so I can connect later.**” option.+  - If you don't want to connect immediately, check the “**Do not connect now; just set it up so I can connect later.**” option.
   - Do not check the “**Use a smart card.**” option.   - Do not check the “**Use a smart card.**” option.
   - When finished, click “**Next**”   - When finished, click “**Next**”
-  - You′ll then configure the username and password needed to authenticate to the VPN. The username is your SDF username and the password is the secret you set up via the ‘**setvpn**’ command in the shell.+  - You'll then configure the username and password needed to authenticate to the VPN. The username is your SDF username and the password is the secret you set up via the ‘**setvpn**’ command in the shell.
   - Leave the “**Domain**” field blank.   - Leave the “**Domain**” field blank.
   - Click the “**Create**” button once you are done. You should then see a window pop up saying that “**The connection is ready to use.**” Click on “**Close**”.   - Click the “**Create**” button once you are done. You should then see a window pop up saying that “**The connection is ready to use.**” Click on “**Close**”.
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 ==== GUI Setup With NetworkManager ==== ==== GUI Setup With NetworkManager ====
  
-Any of the newer Linux distros that use NetworkManager (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.) on their default desktops have a GUI interface to PPTP VPN configuration. You′ll need to install a package to get this capability (although this now seems to be included in the latest Ubuntu 10.10 release):+Any of the newer Linux distros that use NetworkManager (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.) on their default desktops have a GUI interface to PPTP VPN configuration. You'll need to install a package to get this capability (although this now seems to be included in the latest Ubuntu 10.10 release):
  
 Fedora: Fedora:
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 {{ :vpn_with_pptp:vpn3.png?nolink |Network Manager Settings - Advanced VPN Details}} {{ :vpn_with_pptp:vpn3.png?nolink |Network Manager Settings - Advanced VPN Details}}
  
-Under **Authentication**, **de-select all the methods except MSCHAPv2**. Then select **Use Point-to-Point Encryption (MPPE)** and choose **128-bit (most secure)** in the **Security** dropdown. Click **OK**, then **Apply** and close all other configuration dialogs. Now when you left-click on the network manager icon, you should have your PPTP VPN listed under **VPN Connections**. Just select it and wait. If it is successful, you′ll see a little lock icon appear over the usual network manager icon. If not, check your system log for errors. This will be ///var/log/messages// or ///var/log/syslog//, depending on your distro.+Under **Authentication**, **de-select all the methods except MSCHAPv2**. Then select **Use Point-to-Point Encryption (MPPE)** and choose **128-bit (most secure)** in the **Security** dropdown. Click **OK**, then **Apply** and close all other configuration dialogs. Now when you left-click on the network manager icon, you should have your PPTP VPN listed under **VPN Connections**. Just select it and wait. If it is successful, you'll see a little lock icon appear over the usual network manager icon. If not, check your system log for errors. This will be ///var/log/messages// or ///var/log/syslog//, depending on your distro.
  
 ==== A Note on Routing ==== ==== A Note on Routing ====
  
-If you use network manager, all traffic will be routed through the PPTP VPN for you once you are connected. If that′s not what you want, you can click on **IPV4 Settings** and then **Routes** to have simple static routes added for you automatically when the VPN connects. You can also check **Use this connection only for resources on this network**, which in our case means only connections to SDF hosts will be encrypted.+If you use network manager, all traffic will be routed through the PPTP VPN for you once you are connected. If that's not what you want, you can click on **IPV4 Settings** and then **Routes** to have simple static routes added for you automatically when the VPN connects. You can also check **Use this connection only for resources on this network**, which in our case means only connections to SDF hosts will be encrypted.
  
 {{ :vpn_with_pptp:vpn5.png?nolink |Network Manager Settings - Add Routes}} {{ :vpn_with_pptp:vpn5.png?nolink |Network Manager Settings - Add Routes}}
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 ===== The wrap-up ===== ===== The wrap-up =====
  
-Now that you have your VPN configured to connect, make sure that you don′t forget to use it! Using the VPN while connected through a public access network (or even your home network!) will tunnel all connections through SDF and out to the Internet (once routing is enabled). Please make sure to use the VPN responsibly, as all actions and activity will be traced back to SDF.+Now that you have your VPN configured to connect, make sure that you don't forget to use it! Using the VPN while connected through a public access network (or even your home network!) will tunnel all connections through SDF and out to the Internet (once routing is enabled). Please make sure to use the VPN responsibly, as all actions and activity will be traced back to SDF.
  
 Enjoy! Enjoy!
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