Set Up VPN for Macintosh

These instructions apply to Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar) and above:

1. Select Applications => Internet Connect.
   

   Mac OS X Internet Connect Application Icon

2. Select File => New VPN Connection window.
   Note: If this is the first time you have created a new VPN connection, a window similar to the following will appear:

   

   Mac OS X Internet Connect VPN Warning Window (PPTP)

3. Select PPTP, then click Continue. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Mac OS X Internet Connect VPN Connection Window

   1. Type vpn-public.vpn.northwestern.edu into the Server address: field.
   2. Type your NetID into the Account Name: field.
   3. Type your NetID password into the Password: field.
4. Click Connect. A window similar to the following will appear:
   

   Mac OS X Internet Connect VPN Connection Successful