Creating a VPN connection for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger

1. Open your Applications folder.
2. Click on Internet Connect.
3. Click on the VPN icon. A small option window will open.
4. Select the L2TP over IPsec or PPTP option and click Continue. The small option window will close.
5. Select Edit configurations in the Configurations drop down menu.
6. When the large option window opens, type in the following:
   • Description: (a connection name)
     Note: It is recommended to use a memorable name, such as <location name> VPN.
   • Server Address: <VPN Server DNS name or IP Address>
   • Account Name: Your Account name
7. Select the Password option for User Authentication.
8. Click OK and then Connect. A small window will open.
9. Type your Banner password in the Please enter your password field and click OK.

When connected you will see “Status: Connected to <ip address of location>”

Another VPN how-to with screenshots: https://www.publicvpn.com/support/MacOS10.4pptp.php