A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that provides secure tunnels for data transmission over the Internet. Many users are discovering the full benefits of VPNs. Internet users on a wireless network are exposed to serious threats, from hackers to malicious code and malware. A UK VPN protects users from these threats and provides them with freedom to browse the Internet without being monitored.

A user can connect to a UK VPN service from anywhere in the world, as long as they have access to the Internet. It is simple to set up a VPN connection. Frequent access to payment portals and banking interfaces requires the best possible security, which means the user should select a protocol with the highest encryption level. On the other hand, casual Internet usage involving access to non-sensitive websites only requires basic security implementation.

Windows 7, XP, and Vista all natively support the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and the Level 2 Tunneling Protocol with IP Security (L2TP/IPsec). Other protocols may be supported, but require the installation of a specially built and pre-configured VPN client application. Most versions of Windows 98 (running Internet Explorer 5.01) natively support PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Versions of Windows earlier than Windows 98 do not support these VPN protocols.  Setting up a UK VPN connection on Windows for PPTP and L2TP/IPSec is very easy. There’s no need for additional client software.

Setting up PPTP on Windows 7, XP, or Vista

The setup for PPTP is essentially the same on all the three Windows versions, although slightly different interfaces are used. Below are the instructions for XP:

• Browse the menu as follows: Start > Control Panel > Settings > Network Connections, then click ‘Create a New Connection’ under ‘Network Tasks’.
•  The ‘New Connection’ wizard will be launched. Click ‘Next’. The next selections are: ‘Connect to the network at my workplace’ > ‘Virtual Private Network Connection’ and then ‘Next’.
• Input the name of the server you wish connect to. This information is provided by the UK VPN service provider upon registration.
• The connection is now configured. To establish the initial connection, the user may click on the connection shortcut on the desktop.
• The user can configure connection properties here, such as the VPN protocol and security certificate information. To connect to the VPN, the user should logon on with the correct account name and password.

Why Choose A UK VPN?

A UK VPN for Windows is very easy to set up. With an active Internet connection, a user can connect to a VPN from anywhere in the world and enjoy the freedom of browsing securely. Never again will they have to worry about Internet risks like hacking and identity theft.