Windows 7

In general it is strongly recommended to use a compatible wifi router. In that way several devices can be connected at the same time and the connection is less prone to interference.


Proceed as follows to set up the PPTP VPN connection under Windows 7:

Go to StartControl Panel


Select Network and Internet


Open View Network Status and Tasks


Click on Setup a new connection or network


Select Connect to a workplace, then next


Select Use my Internet connection (VPN)


Enter vpn.stw-bonn.de as Internet address and e.g. StudNet as Destination name, then next


Enter User name and Password

The user name can be found in the registration e-mail, which you received after sign up on https://startup.stw-bonn.de. The password is the one you chose at registration.


The connection is set up. Please click Close


Left-click the Network icon in the System Tray


In the new opened window select the new created VPN connection (here StudNet ) and click Connect


In the new connection window click on Connect to start the VPN connection