File sharing through VPN
Hi, I'm trying to set up a VPN and am having some problems. I have set up the server and client and they connect fine. The problem is that neither side can see the other in the network places. They both have the same workgroup name and I've refreshed enough, but they just don't see each other.
Hi,
I'm trying to set up a VPN and am having some problems. I have set up the server and client and they connect fine. The problem is that neither side can see the other in the network places. They both have the same workgroup name and I've refreshed enough, but they just don't see each other. Any thoughts?
The server is behind a router but has the correct port (1723) forwarded
I'm not completely sure about the client (it's a friends pc for now). Does it need to forward anything (no, right?)
We were both running zonealarm, but turning it off (on both sides) didn't help.
Thanks in advance
I'm trying to set up a VPN and am having some problems. I have set up the server and client and they connect fine. The problem is that neither side can see the other in the network places. They both have the same workgroup name and I've refreshed enough, but they just don't see each other. Any thoughts?
The server is behind a router but has the correct port (1723) forwarded
I'm not completely sure about the client (it's a friends pc for now). Does it need to forward anything (no, right?)
We were both running zonealarm, but turning it off (on both sides) didn't help.
Thanks in advance
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i would also like to know if someone can answer this.
to my knowledge that is one of the drawbacks of microsoft vpn. u can address other computers directly by ip but not by name. u cant' join a domain that i'm aware and cant see them in explorer.
to my knowledge that is one of the drawbacks of microsoft vpn. u can address other computers directly by ip but not by name. u cant' join a domain that i'm aware and cant see them in explorer.
when im connected vpn to work all my pings go thru the vpn.
if u can ping the internal nat address then u know u are in.
while connected to vpn it's best to have your nat addy's (if u have any) different than your vpn.
i.e. domain addresses are 192.168.xxx then change yours to 207.67.xxx
u can map a network drive directly if u know the share name
(which is how i do it from home)
if u can ping the internal nat address then u know u are in.
while connected to vpn it's best to have your nat addy's (if u have any) different than your vpn.
i.e. domain addresses are 192.168.xxx then change yours to 207.67.xxx
u can map a network drive directly if u know the share name
(which is how i do it from home)
remote desktop should work thru vpn
just make sure the client firewalls (xp) are turned off or the remote desktop service added...
i tried lmhosts but i just didnt have any luck myself. maybe im just doing it wrong
just make sure the client firewalls (xp) are turned off or the remote desktop service added...
i tried lmhosts but i just didnt have any luck myself. maybe im just doing it wrong
