VPN access through Linksys BEFW11S4 2

[CRMTom]

I was able to successfully get my little home network setup and connected to the internet, but I can't reach my VPN through the Linksys Wireless Access Point Router. I can connect to the VPN just fine if I bypass the router though.

Not sure what configuration setting in the router I'm missing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bcastner]

I have wanted to jump into this discussion for a while. My concerns:

. There are versions 1,2,3, and 4 of this wireless router, and problems on PPTP passthrough for all.

. If you have Version2 or 3, upgrade the firmware for the router. ftp:\\ftp.linksys.com\network

. If you have Version 4, see the discussion at

http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/equip,16

I suspect you will not be happy with the answers. You can without trauma flip the device and insist on a Version 2 or 3 which should work:

https://ssl.linksys.com/rma1.asp

This router was never intended as a VPN endpoint, but shoud work for at least one node as a PPTP or IPSec pass-through.

Current firmware for versions #2 - #3 will work. I cannot promise anything for Version #4, although there is new firmware that promises the issue is fixed. See the link:

http://www.broadbandreports.com/faq/2290

 

[bcastner]

I must note if using the Cisco client, see them for an update.

 

[nemotek]

Hi,

Try changing the Default IP address of the router which is (192.168.1.1) > change it to ex. 192.168.5.1. (just change the third octet)

> Release / Renew IP after that
> check internet > browse around.
> then LOG IN to your VPN connections again.

> if you've got Westel / Motorola SB series Modem / Arescom you could do this also (change the default IP)

 

[788928user]

I am working as a VPN/firewall administrator for my company and I saw lots of problem with Linksys routers.
Funny thing is SMC router users doesn't report any problem at all.
Anyway please check these.

1.VPN client doesn't get along with Norton systemwork, software firewalls and Mcafee suite.
2.Open UDP 500 to your computer and enable IPSec pass- thru. You need to have static private IP address. Use either virtual server(SMC) or forwarding option (Linksys).
3.If this is too much for you, just put your computer into DMZ - I do believe you also need static private IP address as well.
4.If none of them works, replace Linksys router with whatever working brand. Don't spend too much time. Linksys should test the product before they sell. Also do not give hard time to IT techies in your company. they are not working for Linksys and we should not expect too many things from cheap routers. anyway

If you have extra money, buy netscreen 5XP or 5XT VPN/Firewall.
That is the best for SOHO as my experience and also web GUI is user friendly. You can even have site (home network) to site (company network) tunnel.