This guide provides step-by-step instructions that enable you to configure three computers in a test lab environment with which you can configure and test virtual private network (VPN) remote access using the VPN Reconnect feature available in the Windows® 7 or Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems.

Important

The following instructions are for configuring a test lab using a minimum number of computers and procedure steps. To minimize setup time and complexity, services were combined on the network servers rather than using individual computers to separate the services in a more secure manner. This configuration is designed to reflect neither best practices nor a desired or recommended configuration for a production network. The configuration, including IP addresses and all other configuration parameters, is designed to work only on a separate test lab network.

For a complete view of Windows 7 resources, articles, demos, and guidance, please visit the Springboard Series for Windows 7 on the Windows Client TechCenter.

In this guide:

• About Remote Access with VPN Reconnect
  
  
• Setting Up the Test Lab for VPN Reconnect
  
  
• Configuring DC1
  
  
• Configuring VPN1
  
  
• Configuring CLIENT1
  
  
• Creating and Configuring the Remote Connection with VPN Reconnect on CLIENT1
  
  
• Simulating Connection Persistence When the Internet Link Changes