Creating the Default Route

Windows XP does not include a graphical utility such as the 'Routing and Remote Access' that Windows 2000 includes. Instead a default route will be created for the VPN traffic to be routed through.

1. From the Start Menu select Settings, Network Connections, Local Area Connection.

   
   
   

   
   
   
   

2. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.

   
   
   

   
   
   
   

3. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. From here select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.

   
   
   

   
   
   
   

4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window will appear. From here click the Advanced button.

   
   
   

   
   
   
   

5. Next the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window will appear. Our goal is to add a new default gateway so below the Default Gateway list-box click the Add button.

   
   
   

   
   
   
   

6. Once the TCP/IP Gateway Address window appears enter the IP Address of the Gateway machine. This will be the IP Address of the Guardian Digital VPN Server.
7. After entering in the IP Address make certain the check-box for Automatic metric is not set and enter 1 into the Metric entry box.
8. Once all changes have been made click Add.

   
   
   

   
   
   
   

9. The Advanced TCP/IP Settings window will be updated with the changes that were just made.
10. Click OK.
11. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window will appear.
12. Click OK.
13. Lastly the Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.
14. Click Close.
15. The default route has now been configured.