Windows 8.1 Connect VPN before domain logon

I have successfully configured Windows 8.1 Pro with a VPN connection (using "Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec)"). I can successfully connect to my VPN when logged onto the computer with cached domain credentials or a local user account.

During creation of the connection, I made certain to select the option to "Allow other people to use this connection" and I have tested the VPN connection using multiple accounts.

However, the VPN connection is not listed on the Networks screen available at the logon screen. It displays the available wireless connections, but not the VPN connection.

Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can get the VPN connection to be displayed on the Networks screen so the computer can be connected to the VPN prior to a user logging on to the computer? I would like the computer to check-in with the domain and give Group Policy a chance to run prior to a domain user getting logged onto the computer.

Thank you in advance.

August 18th, 2015 7:51pm

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