If a Network Adapter is not available, you can use Microsoft Loopback adapter. For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
236869 How to Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter in Windows 2000
To create a Network Connection for use with Microsoft Loopback Adapter, do the following:
Right click My Network Places, and then click Properties.
Double-click Make New Connection, click Connect to Private Network through the Internet, and then click Next
For the Host name or IP address,
Make the connection for Yourself or Everyone, and then click Next.
Name the connection (for example, "Test VPN").
Click Finish, and then click Cancel.
If your computer is running Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition, you also need to follow these steps:
On the desktop, right-click My Network Places, click Properties, and then double-click Make New Connection.
Select Connect to Private Network through the Internet and click Next.
Select Automatically dial this initial connection and click Next.
For Host name or IP address.
For Create this connection, select either For all users or Only for myself and click Next.
Name the connection Test VPN and click Finish.
(In the Connect Test VPN dialog box)Click Cancel.
Right-click Internet Explorer, click Properties, and then click Connections.
Select Test VPN.
Select Dial whenever a network connection is not present.
Click Set default and click OK.
Start Internet Explorer and browse