Checklist: Installing and configuring the remote access server

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Checklist: Installing and configuring the remote access server

Step Reference

Review key concepts.

Remote Access Overview

Verify the compatibility of all hardware to be installed in the server running Routing and Remote Access.

Compatible Hardware and Software at Support resources

Install the hardware.

Manufacturer's documentation

Verify that the hardware is successfully installed.

Device Manager

Install and configure modems.

Checklist: Installing and configuring modems

Install and configure the protocols.

Network communications

Enable and configure the Routing and Remote Access service.

Enable the Routing and Remote Access service

Configure dial-in properties and remote access policies for dial-in permission, authentication, and encryption settings.

Introduction to remote access policies

(Optional) Configure the server running Routing and Remote Access as a RADIUS client to an IAS server for centralized remote access policy management.

Using RADIUS