Configure VPN connections in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 7
You can use this procedure to configure the security settings of a VPN connection.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure.
To configure VPN connection authentication and data encryption settings
Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections.
Right-click the VPN connection that you want to configure, and then click Properties. The VPN Properties dialog box opens.
In the VPN Properties dialog box, click the Security tab.
On the Security tab, in Data encryption, expand the list and select the data encryption strength that is supported by the remote VPN server computer.
Note
If the VPN server to which you’re connecting supports strong encryption, it is recommended that you select either Require encryption or Maximum strength encryption.
On the Security tab, in Authentication, in Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), expand the list and select the authentication method that is supported by the remote VPN server, if your organization uses EAP. For more information, see Secure Network Connections.
On the Security tab, in Authentication, in Allow these protocols, select additional authentication protocols if they are supported by the VPN server.
Important
For security reasons, it is not recommended that you use Unencrypted password (PAP) or Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).