How to setup vpn between client and Windows 7

[WarriorP]

I have recently upgraded my computer to Windows 7 from XP. I want to create a VPN between this PC and a client can have any operating system. So my moto is to have vpn from Windows 7 computer to any client computer irrespective of the OS he is running. I would prefer if it is possible with the VPN client built into Windows 7 with out any third party software. Is this possible? Can you recommend how to do so?

[HiSpeed]

OpenVPN client is one of the best service I have seen which help you to setup VPN between any computers. It can run on Windows 7 also. OpenVPN is a web-scale networking platform enabling the next wave of VPN services.

It features:

- Supports scalable and secure VPN services across Internet
- Works with existing enterprise applications
- Enables real-time interactive collaboration applications
- Remote and secure access to your network and application resources
- Secure and scalable Site-to-Site VPN
- Wireless security

[Lemog]

NCP universal IPsec clients is often used in connection with IPsec gateway from third party manufacturers - as an alternative to VPN clients - for its extensive security and telecommunications performance features.

Features

• Intuitive graphical user interface
• Communication with IPsec gateways of any type of producer and easy import of configuration files
• Fast connection set up and stable VPN communication
• No disconnect despite changing access points
• Integrated dynamic personal firewall
• Connection charge control through the Budget Manager
• Teleworking behind firewalls whose settings prevent IPsec data traffic

[Wguy2008]

Below are the steps to setup VPN connection between Windows 7 computer and any other computer:

• Go to "Control Panel" and select "Network and Internet".
• Then select "Network and Share Center". Click on "Set up a new connection or network" link.
• Choose "Connect to a workplace" and click on "Next" button.
• Select you want to connect it as "Use my internet connection (VPN)".
• When asked enter the IP address or name of the computer to which you want to connect. Also give your connection a unique name under the Destination name field for further identification.
• When asked provide an appropriate user name and password.
• Finally click on Connect button to setup the connection.

[Amie]

I have some suggestions for VPN connection just to help you. If you are find Windows 7 running on the client machine then connect it to the network using router, bypass it and then connect directly to check if it works. If you have some kind of firewall or anti-virus software running on the computer then then remove it before setting up the connection.