Setting up a VPN Connection

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Go to Computer Management (in Control Panel - Administrative Tools)
-> Services and make sure that the Remote Access Connection Manager
service is started...

Jeffrey Randow (Windows Networking & Smart Display MVP)
jeffreyr-support@remotenetworktechnology.com

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On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:47:58 -0700, "Brandon"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>In the New Connection Wizard window I select "Connect to
>the Network at my Workplace" then I click next where I
>have the option of selecting either "Dial-up connection"
>or "Virtual Private Network Connection". The problem is
>that both options are grayed out and I cannot select
>either and I cannot click next. Therefore I cannot create
>my VPN connection. I have a D-Link Router that is
>connected to my cable modem and my two computers one of
>which is a MAC. The router is set to the factory defaults
>so I have no special configuration. Any help would be
>greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Brandon