Windows 7 VPN Client Default IPsec Configuration?

Question

I'd like to use the windows vpn client for client-site vpn to my linksys rv042. As far as I can tell, the windows VPN client doesn't provide a lot of flexibility in its IPsec settings. Assuming full configurability on the site end of a client-site VPN configuration, does anyone how to configure the site to match the windows client?

Bonus points: how would I discover these settings for myself?

Solution

This is how I would set up a VPN in Windows 7. This will show you the variety of options available to you.

1. Choose set up a vpn in the start menu

2. Follow the wizard. Select "Don't Connect Now"

3. Browse to network connections in Control Panel and Right-click your new connection and choose properties

4. Go to the security tab and select IPSEC.

5. Click advanced settings and enter your PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

You may need to adjust your settings a bit from there, but that should get you most of the way.