Start a VPN connection

Complete this task to start connections you will initiate locally.

These instructions assume you have properly configured your VPN connection. Follow these steps to start your VPN connection:
  1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand your server > Network > IP Policies.
  2. If the VPN server is not started, right-click Virtual Private Networking and select Start. This starts the VPN server.
  3. Ensure your packet rules are activated.
  4. Expand Virtual Private Networking > Secure Connections.
  5. Click All Connections to display a list of connections in the right pane.
  6. Right-click the connection you want to start and select Start. To start multiple connections, select each connection you want to start, right-click and select Start.
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