This section assumes you are connected to the Internet. If you connect using Dial-Up Networking, verify that its icon is visible in the Windows task bar system tray. If not, your Dial-Up Networking connection is not active, and you must establish it before continuing.
If you did not do so earlier, click Connect on the VPN Client's main window.
The VPN Client starts tunnel negotiation and displays the status in the Status area (bottom left of the window).
The next phase in tunnel negotiation is user authentication. User authentication means proving that you are a valid user of this private network. User authentication is optional. Your administrator determines whether it is required.
The VPN Client displays a user authentication window that differs according to the authentication that your IPSec group uses. Your system administrator tells you which method to use.
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