VPN through Internet on 2 Win2k servers...

Hey guys. . . I've never actually setup a VPN before, I've always found other ways of connecting to other local network. But one of my clients who happens to be a small business is going to need their two networks to be connected, into one LAN if we can.

Windows Networking 2246 This topic was started by ,


data/avatar/default/avatar03.webp

467 Posts
Location -
Joined 2001-06-27
Hey guys... I've never actually setup a VPN before, I've always found other ways of connecting to other local network. But one of my clients who happens to be a small business is going to need their two networks to be connected, into one LAN if we can... One building has DSL right now, and the other one is getting it installed Monday (22-June-03) and they will want to be able to access the other buildings server and such.
 
So how do I setup a VPN connection between these two points? Each side has a Win2k server. And I want building A to be able to access the server on network B, and vice a versa.
 
What is the best way to do this? I would like both buildings to be using the same subnet mask, so I want them to be on the same network essentially.
 
I hope to hear from ya'll soon. Thx

Participate on our website and join the conversation

You have already an account on our website? Use the link below to login.
Login
Create a new user account. Registration is free and takes only a few seconds.
Register
This topic is archived. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.

Responses to this topic


data/avatar/default/avatar01.webp

738 Posts
Location -
Joined 2002-12-11
HOW TO: Install and Configure a Virtual Private Network Server in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308208
 
Configuring a VPN Solution Step-by-Step
http://www.microsoft.com/serviceproviders/whitepapers/configur_vpn_solution.asp
 
Site to Site VPN
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treevie...at/vpndpls2.asp
 
The last link is for 2003 but I am sure the same is done for 2000 router to router VPN solutions.
 
EDIT
 
Never mind, found the 2000 one for site to site / router to router configurations.
 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/features/deplyr2rvpn.asp

data/avatar/default/avatar01.webp

738 Posts
Location -
Joined 2002-12-11
In regards to the subnetting .... I would keep them as separate VLANs .... why would you want broadcast traffic going across the VPN?
 
10.1.1.0 for site A
10.1.2.0 for site B
 
My $0.02

data/avatar/default/avatar20.webp

645 Posts
Location -
Joined 2000-09-16
I am doing a VPN as well and would like to know:
 
How the clients can maintain internet access while connected to the VPN host. They complain of losing the ability to browse pages, check email and chat when connected to the VPN server.
 
They are connecting through DSL, T1 and Cable ISPs.

data/avatar/default/avatar01.webp

738 Posts
Location -
Joined 2002-12-11
Cyber
 
See my post in the other thread. Playing with that specified check box should give you the desired results.
 
If your users aren't too swift, use the Connection Manager Administration Kit to package your settings to have them easily deployed.

data/avatar/default/avatar20.webp

645 Posts
Location -
Joined 2000-09-16
Thank you I will try that. The boxed is checked already so i will uncheck it and see what happens.