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We use a SonicWall SSL-VPN 200 device at our office for VPN connectivity. I usually log on from my laptop using NetExtender. However, one of my users connects with a Windows network connection icon created in the network connections window of her windows XP laptop. I didn't set it up initially, but I'd like to know how.
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We use a SonicWall SSL-VPN 200 device at our office for VPN connectivity. I usually log on from my laptop using NetExtender. However, one of my users connects with a Windows network connection icon created in the network connections window of her windows XP laptop. I didn't set it up initially, but I'd like to know how.

How do create a VPN connection icon in Windows XP, for an SSL-VPN connection?

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.

Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.