IPSec connection setup for Windows 7
Using IPsec protocol
IPSec — not as widely supported, a bit more complicated to set up but quite secure.
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Press the Start button and choose Control Panel from the menu.
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In the Control Panel window choose View network status and tasks.
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Choose Set up a new connection or network.
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In the next Connect to a Network window choose Connect to a workplace and click Next.
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In the Connect to a workplace window choose the Use my Internet connection (VPN) option. Click Next.
- If you are not connected to the Internet at the moment, you'll be offered to connect. Connect to the Internet.
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Enter ipsec.ivacy.comin the Internet address field, andIvacy VPNas Destination name. Check Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later and click Next. -
Now type your login and password(those which you used for registration in Ivacy). -
In the Network and Sharing Center click Change adapter settings.
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Right click on the Ivacy VPN connection and choose Properties.
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In the dialog window choose the Security tab and choose Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPSec (L2TP/IPSec).
Click Advanced Settings.
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In the Advanced Settings window choose Use preshared key for authentication and type ciscokeyinto the box. Click OK in the Advanced settings window. Click OK in the Ivacy VPN Properties window. -
Double click on the Ivacy VPN connection and click Connect.
Congratulations! You are in our safe Ivacy network!