Library VPN for Linux

SUMMARY: This document will walk you through the necessary steps to set up the UCCS Library VPN connection in Linux. The Library VPN connection is used to access the Kraemer Family Library journal database as well as other additional resources.

NOTE: This help sheet is provided for the convenience of our Linux users. We do not have a Linux computer at the IT Help Desk and cannot provide support.

• http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/documentation.phtml
• http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/howto-diagnosis.phtml
• http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/mediawiki/index.php/Installation
• http://forums.fedoraforum.org

Configuring the VPN

1. Install the PPTP client. There are installation instructions for most common distributions at

. Once downloaded, run pptpconfig as root.

2. On the

tab, enter the information as shown below, substituting your

and

.

3. On the

tab, click

.

4. On the

tab, check

and enter

for

.

5. On the

tab, check

6. On the

tab, check

.

7. Click the

button to save the configuration.

8. Double-click the new profile to start the connection.

Connecting to the Library

9. To access the Library databases, start your preferred internet browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.). Go to

. From here you can search the journal database.

10. Click the

button when you're finished.