(Open)VPN, linked computers on network?

[deekydoo]

Hi,

I have installed OpenVPN client on an XP Pro Pc and, although the connection appears to be made when I start the VPN service, I cannot 'see' the server computer on the network.

Also, I cannot connect to the server using Remote Desktop by name, only by IP so I am wondering if it is using the VPN at all, and instead just connecting via the Server's IP over the net.

A few years back I was using Cisco VPN and I'm sure I could see the server with that system. So I am sort of mystified. ??

Any advice/help would be much appreciated.

Deek

 

[IRudebwoy]

You need a few lines like so in your server config.

push "route <ip.address.private.lan> <subnet.of.private.lan>"
push "dhcp-option DNS <ip.of.dns.server>"

Make sure you restart the server to activate your changes.

Works for me. Have Fun!