Before You Begin:
These instructions apply to people using Windows Vista.

Setting up the VPN Manually:

  1. Click the Start Orb.
  2. Click Network on the Start Menu.
  3. Click Network and Sharing Center from the Network Browser.
  4. Click Set up a connection or network from the Tasks menu.
  5. Click Connect to a workplace in the connection wizard.
  6. Click Next in the connection wizard.
  7. Click Use my Internet connection (VPN) in the connection wizard.
  8. Enter remote.umflint.edu in the Internet address field.



  9. Enter a name for your connection (ex. umflint-vpn) in the destination name.



  10. Click Next in the connection wizard.
  11. Enter your uniquename@umflint.edu in the User name field.



  12. Enter your LAN Password in the Password field.



  13. Click Connect in the connection wizard.
  14. You will now be connected to the UM-Flint VPN.


What can you do now that you are connected?

When you connect to the UM-Flint VPN your computer can utilize the campus network. When connected you can setup your Outlook Account at home using Microsoft Outlook (Solves the High Speed Internet Problem). You can Map Network drives and take advantage of Microsoft Office Communicator for communication with people on campus.

** Remember to Disconnect the VPN when finished with it. **