1. Locate your VPN Client
a. PANTHER/TIGER USERS = Open your "Applications" folder.
LEOPARD USERS = Open your "System Preferences."
b. PANTHER/TIGER USERS = Find the “Internet Connect” icon and double-click on it.
LEOPARD USERS = Click "Network" and then Click "VPN (PPTP)" icon on left.
If no PPTP Account exists you will have to create one.
CLICK on "+" and add a new VPN connection with Interface "VPN" and "VPN Type" PPTP
2. Create a New VPN Connection (PANTHER/TIGER ONLY. LEOPARD USERS SKIP THIS STEP)
a. Go to the "File" menu and select “New VPN Connection.”
b. In new window, Click "PPTP", then click "Continue."
3. Configure Client (LOCATIONS OF THE BUTTONS AND FIELDS VARY)
a. Check box "Show VPN status in menu bar"
b. PANTHER/TIGER USERS = Click on "Other" and select "Edit Configurations…"
in pulldown menu.
LEOPARD USERS = Choose "Add Configuration" in "Configuration" pulldown menu.
c. Enter the information as described below:
Description: “SuperVPN PPTP” (or whatever you wish)
Server Address: pptp.supervpn.net Account Name: “Your Super VPN username”
EXAMPLE: stevejobs
Authentication Settings:
a.Choose "Password"
b. Enter your PPTP Password
Encryption Settings:
"Maximum" (we use 128-bit)
Advanced Settings:
Leave "Enable VPN on demand" UN-checked (tends to cause problems when checked)
LEOPARD USERS MAKE SURE "Send all traffic over VPN connection"
BOX IS CHECKED IF THAT IS YOUR DESIRED CONFIGURATION!!
4. Click the “OK” button.
That’s it! Your Super VPN PPTP connection is configured and ready for use.
You may close the window or Click "Connect" to test.
TO CONNECT THEREAFTER AND TO SWITCH SERVERS:
1. Click your new VPN icon in your Mac's upper toolbar (If no icon, go back and check #3a.
and check "Show VPN status in menu bar" box)
2. Choose "Connect"