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Microsoft VPN (Vitural Private Network)

I use Windows 98. I want to connect 4 different remote computers using MS VPN new in Win 98. How do I set up the Host name or IP address and do I set it up on one computer or all? Below is all of the help given on the subject by windows help. I don't understand it.

In Host name or IP Address, type the name or IP address of the virtual private networking server for the network to which you want to connect. For example, type:
pptpserver.mycompany.com
or 172.16.48.1

ttexan

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ttexan

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Must be a tough question. I am increasing points to 200

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Adjusted points to 200

mwakefield

You need to connect to a dial-in VPN server connection (WinNT)...

1) The other PC's that you want to connect to should be
connected to this network...and same workgroup...

2) You can use any avail protocol in the Win98 box as long as you have the Win98 VPN connectoid setup to use other protocols as well...and the other PC's are using these same protocols...(need to speak the same language)...

3) Need to successfully connect and authenticate to the VPN
connection on the VPN server...

ttexan

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The main question
How do I set up the Host name or IP address is unanswered.
Where do I get, or how do I determine the IP Address?

Also, I only have Win 98, which has the VPN utility. Win 98 help says nothing about having to use Win NT. The answer indicates you must use NT, is that the case??

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ttexan

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Thanks,
I have understood the basic point and click help from windows from the start. I still do not understand just type in - - pptpserver.mycompany.com
or
172.16.48.1
How and where do you arive at the name or nubmers, it is just created with no rules or does it exist on my computer before I just type it in?
Thanks a