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Configure VPN for Microsoft Windows 10

Configure VPN for Microsoft Windows 10

Jan 08, 2025

Follow these instructions to set up the VPN connection and then use the connection to connect to the university network.

Configuration summary

VPN type

L2TP over IPSec

Server name

vpn.ualr.edu

Account name

(use your NetID which is now your email address)

Shared secret

(retrieve the UALR pre-shared key and enter it in the shared secret field)

Add the connection(for iMac users)

If you have an existing connection to our VPN service, remove the old one before adding a new one.

1

In the taskbar, select either the wired or wireless network button.

2

Select the Network & internet settings link.

The Network & internet settings panel lists the available network connections.

3

Select the VPN tab in the left-hand navigation.

4

Select Add a VPN connection.

The Add a VPN connection dialog will appear.

5

Enter the following connection settings:

VPN provider

Windows (built-in)

Connection name

UALR VPN

Server name or address

vpn.ualr.edu

VPN type

L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key

Pre-shared key

(retrieve the UALR pre-shared key and enter it in the shared secret field)

Type of sign-in info

User name and password

User name

(leave blank)

Password

(leave blank)

6

Uncheck the box labeled Remember my sign-in info.

7

Select Save to apply the settings.

The Settings window will now display the UALR VPN connection.

You may close the Settings window when you are finished setting up the connection.

 

Use the connection(for University laptops)

These instructions assume you have a working connection to the internet.

Connect

To start a VPN connection:

1

In the taskbar, select either the wired or wireless network button.

You might also have a shortcut on the desktop

2

Select the UA Little Rock VPN connection profile.


3

Select the Connect button.

A sign-in prompt will appear.

4

At the sign-in prompt, enter your NetID (which is now your email address) and password.


5

Select OK.


6

Approve the sign in on the Microsoft Authenticator app

Multi Factor Authentication is enabled on the VPN.  You must approve the sign in on your phone using the Authenticator app.  Your connection to the university network should now be active.

While you have an active VPN connection to the university network, you may access campus-only services such as remote desktops and network-restricted applications.

Disconnect

To end a VPN connection:

1

In the taskbar, select either the wired or wireless network button.


2

Select the UALR VPN connection profile.


3

Select the Disconnect button.

Access to the campus network will be disconnected.

Remove the connection

Follow these instructions if you are re-configuring your connection or no longer need a VPN connection.

1

In the taskbar, select either the wired or wireless network button.

2

Select the Network & internet settings link.

The Network & internet settings panel lists the available network connections.

3

Select the VPN tab in the left-hand navigation.

The current VPN connection profiles will appear.

4

Select the UALR VPN connection profile.

5

Select the Remove button.

A prompt will appear to confirm removal.

6

At the prompt, select the Remove button again.

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