Access the Remote Access Preferences properties

Question

How can I access the Remote Access Preferences properties on Windows 7 SP1 without having to wait for a VPN connection to fail?

Answer 1

It is clearly explained in this Microsoft TechNet article:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732434%28v=ws.10%29.aspx

1. Open the Network Connections folder and view available connections.

2. Press ALT to display the menu bar.

3. On the Advanced menu, click Remote Access Preferences.