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1.3. VPN - Windows 11 PC

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and type/search VPN and select VPN Settings

Step 2: Click Add VPN button

Step 3: In the Add a VPN connection window enter the following information:

• VPN provider: Windows (built-in)
• Connection name: Brentwood VPN
• Server name or address: gw.bwscampus.com
• VPN type: L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key
• Pre-shared key: BWSvpn90049
• Username: Enter your BWS username
• Password: Enter your BWS password

Then click Save

Step 4: After the VPN has been created, click the arrow next to it and select Advanced Options.

Step 5:  Click the Edit button next to More VPN Properties.

Step 6: Select the Security tab at the top and select the following options:

• Data Encryption: Require encryption (disconnect if server declines)
• Authentication - Allow these protocols: Select Unencrypted Password (PAP)
• Authentication - Allow these protocols: Unselect Microsoft CHAP version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)

Click OK

Step 7:  The VPN is now created. To Connect to the VPN:

1. Select the network/wifi icon on the windows taskbar, click the VPN button and select Brentwood VPN.
   
   
   Or:
   
   
2. Open the Start menu and search Network Connections and click View Network Connections.
   Right Click the Brentwood VPN and select Connect/Disconnect

 

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