Windows 8.1 提供了更复杂的PC 设置(PC Settings)面板，对于某些任务和设置，它比传统的控制面板(Control Panel)更好、更完整。您可以用它做的令人惊讶的事情之一是您可以创建VPN连接，详细配置它们并在不再需要使用它们时将其删除。以下是它的工作原理：
如何启动添加 VPN 连接向导(Add VPN Connection Wizard)
首先，访问PC 设置(PC Settings)。如果您不知道如何操作，请阅读本指南：访问 PC 设置的(Access PC Settings)六种(Six)方法。在那里，转到Network，然后转到Connections。
您会发现几个设置，包括一个名为VPN的设置。单击或点击添加 VPN 连接(Add a VPN connection)。添加 VPN 连接(Add a VPN connection)向导将启动。如果将此向导与桌面版本(desktop version)进行比较，您会发现该向导提供了更多自定义选项。
我发现这非常令人惊讶。
如何在Windows 8.1中添加(Windows 8.1)VPN 连接(VPN Connection)
现在向导已启动，让我们完成所需的配置选项。首先(First)，选择您连接的服务所使用的VPN 提供商。(VPN provider)Windows 8.1 为此类最流行的服务提供支持。
接下来，在服务器名称或地址(Server name or address)字段中键入连接名称(connection name)，后跟VPN 服务器的 IP 或域地址。(VPN server)
注意：(NOTE:)根据您使用的VPN 提供商(VPN provider)，可能不会要求您输入任何登录信息。如果是这种情况，您将只填写可编辑且不灰显的字段。然后您可以选择将用于连接到VPN 服务(VPN service)的登录信息。根据VPN 服务(VPN service)的设置方式，您需要拥有用户名和密码(user name and password)、带有芯片的智能卡(smart card with a chip on it)或一次性密码。
根据您选择的登录信息，您可能还需要提供用户名和密码(user name and password)。但是，在此步骤中它们是可选的。
不过，出于安全目的，最好取消选中“记住我的登录信息”("Remember my sign-in info")选项，以使其他人难以使用您的VPN 连接(VPN connection)。单击(Click)或点击保存(Save)以创建VPN 连接(VPN connection)，该连接现在列在PC 设置(PC Settings)中的Network -> Connections -> VPN下。
如何在Windows 8.1中连接到(Windows 8.1)VPN
调出网络(Networks)窗格。在连接部分(Connections section)单击或点击VPN 连接(VPN connection)，然后单击或点击连接(click or tap Connect)。
您被要求输入您的用户帐户(user account)详细信息。输入您的VPN 连接(VPN connection and click)的用户名和密码(username and password)，然后单击或点击确定(OK)。
如何在Windows 8.1中编辑VPN 连接的(VPN Connection)属性(Properties)
如果您想更改有关您添加的VPN 连接(VPN connection)的任何内容，您可以从PC 设置(PC Settings)中进行。
转到网络(Network)，然后转到连接(Connections)。在VPN连接中，选择您要配置的连接，然后按Edit。
这将打开一长串连接属性和配置开关和选项。首先(First)，您会看到连接(Connection)属性部分。
按下编辑会打开您在创建(Edit)VPN 连接(VPN connection)时提供的初始设置。进行更改并按Save。
如果你向下滚动，你有VPN 代理设置(VPN proxy settings)。首先(First)，您可以打开它的自动配置，并为配置脚本(configuration script)提供一个地址。
如果您进一步滚动，您可以打开手动配置并提供使用代理服务器的必要详细信息。
进行所需的更改后，不要忘记按Save，以便应用它们。
如何在Windows 8.1中删除(Windows 8.1)VPN 连接(VPN Connection)
如果要删除您创建的VPN 连接(VPN connection)，请转到PC Settings -> Network -> Connections。选择要删除的VPN 连接，然后按(VPN connection)删除(Remove)并确认您的选择。
该连接现在已从Windows 8.1中删除。
结论
从本指南中可以看出，从PC 设置添加和配置(PC Settings)VPN连接很容易。此外，您还可以访问大量可以详细更改的设置。如果您正在寻找其他适用于Windows 8.1的有用网络提示，请不要犹豫，阅读下面推荐的文章。
How to Add, Change or Remove VPN Connections in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 provides a more complex PC Settings panel that, for some tasks and settings, it is better and more complete than the traditional Control Panel. One of the surprising things you can do with it is that you can create VPN connections, configure them in detail and remove them when you no longer need to use them. Here's how it all works:
How to Start the Add VPN Connection Wizard
First of all, access PC Settings. If you don't know how, read this guide: Six Ways to Access PC Settings. There, go to Network and then to Connections.
You will find several settings, including one named VPN. Click or tap Add a VPN connection. The Add a VPN connection wizard starts. If you compare this wizard to the desktop version, you'll see that this one offers more customization options.
I found this very surprising.
How to Add a VPN Connection in Windows 8.1
Now that the wizard is started, let's complete the required configuration options. First, select the VPN provider used by the service you connect to. Windows 8.1 provides support for the most popular service of this type.
Next, type the connection name, followed by the IP or domain address of the VPN server, in the Server name or address field.
NOTE: Depending on the VPN provider you are using, you may not be asked to enter any sign-in information. If that's the case, you will only complete the fields that are editable and not grayed out. Then you can select the sign-in information that will be used to connect to the VPN service. Depending on how the VPN service is set up, you will need to have a user name and password, a smart card with a chip on it or a one-time password.
Depending on the sign-in info you selected, you may also need to provide a user name and password. However, they are optional at this step.
For security purposes though, it is best to uncheck the option that says "Remember my sign-in info" to make it hard for others to use your VPN connection. Click or tap Save to create the VPN connection and the connection is now listed in PC Settings, under Network -> Connections -> VPN.
How to Connect to VPN in Windows 8.1
Bring up the Networks pane. In the Connections section click or tap the VPN connection, then click or tap Connect.
You are asked to enter your user account details. Type the username and password for your VPN connection and click or tap OK.
How to Edit the Properties of a VPN Connection in Windows 8.1
If you want to change anything about a VPN connection you added, you can do it from PC Settings.
Go to Network and then to Connections. In the VPN connections, select the connection you want to configure and press Edit.
This opens a long list of connection properties and configuration switches and options. First, you see the Connection properties section.
A press on Edit opens the initial settings you provided when you created the VPN connection. Make your changes and press Save.
If you scroll down, you have VPN proxy settings. First, you can turn on its automatic configuration and provide an address for the configuration script.
If you scroll further, you can turn on the manual configuration and provide the necessary details for using a proxy server.
After making the changes you desire, don't forget to press Save, so that they get applied.
How to Remove a VPN Connection in Windows 8.1
If you want to remove a VPN connection that you created, go to PC Settings -> Network -> Connections. Select the VPN connection you want removed, then press Remove and confirm your choice.
The connection is now removed from Windows 8.1.
Conclusion
As you can see from this guide, adding and configuring VPN connections from PC Settings is easy. Also, you receive access to a surprising amount of settings that can be changed in detail. If you are looking for other useful networking tips for Windows 8.1, don't hesitate to read the articles recommended below.
