VPN.... How to make it work?

[scoobie]

I have a NT4 SP4 Server, Running Eudora World Mail Server. The system has 2 NICs, a closed WAN, & a Network connection to a Direct IDSN to a local ISP. I have dial-in RAS working Great! I want to allow users to axcess the WAN from any ISP Local Dial-up. I have been trying to get a VPN connection established & cannot complete the connection. Any Pointers?

 

[tomspencer]

Scoobie:<br>
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If you are still checking this thread, we have used this solution and it is working great. Check it out. Mail back to thread if you can to let me know.<br>
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http://www.itserv.com/<br>

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[scoobie]

Thank You Tom, <br>
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The software looks promising. I did the "test" & it looked viable. Now I need to get $ approved. If I could get the VPN working in Microsoft I don't think I would need to dip into my IS budget.<br>
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Thank you for your responce.

 

[jsauce]

VPN is a funny thing. I actually got into a discussion with a few people last night and here is what came out of it.<br>
You can search the web for information and find tons on it. You can follow all the directions.<br>
You can get everything setup to specifications.<br>
But attempt to connect, and nothing works.<br>
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It's just one of those things. Has anyone in the history of setting up networks ever gotten a VPN running using Microsoft VPN?<br>
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I've been doing this awhile and cannnot say I have.

 

[scoobie]

Well, I knew I was not a dummie, ... !

 

[tomspencer]

Key question for jsauce: Do you have a connection point for your VPN? (i.e., ISP, remote DNS Server, etc.) I have not gotten a straight answer (nor could I come close with Microsoft) on this. They told me that we would have to go through an ISP to obtain routing and connectivity. Let me know what you think. <br>
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We eventually, in the best interests of time/money, went with the solution above and it works fantastic.

 

[tomspencer]

Add. to last message: A connection point must be had for browser VPN access. Otherwise, you are basically using a direct WAN connection. Correct?

 

[jsauce]

Sounds like it. Although I have actually been told that a Windows NT VPN has a better chance of working than a Windows 9.x...can't imagine why. Just thought I'd throw that out there and see what people think.

 

[joeblough]

If I may jump in... I am researching a VPN between two NT networks via aDSL/MS Proxy Servers to replicate a SQL database. It sounds perilous- and I want to add aDSL into the mix. I tried establishing a VPN via dial-up into one of the aDSL/MS Proxy Servers. I recall making some sort of a connection...then nothing. I'm over in the xDSL section (check it out if you have the time) inquiring on possibilities of ANY info on this project. sounds like if I can get it to even work I will be a rich man! let me know if you'all have a lead. If I come up with anything I'll let you know. I'll check out the

http://www.itserv.com

meanwhile's.<br>
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blake

 

[jsauce]

I'd say if you get it to work, leave it alone, and don't ever touch it. You don't know what could happen after that. I've found VPN to be a testy thing. <p>John D. Saucier<br><a href=mailto:jsauce@net1plus.com>jsauce@net1plus.com</a><br><a href=

http://www.net1plus.com/users/jsauce>Registry

Backup</a><br>

 

[geek]

Scoobie, hollar at me and Ill tell you how we succeeded in maiking MS VPN work. I too was about to buy 3rd party software, but with elbow grease and long hours, we have it running smoothly. U can reach me at uojunkie@hotmail.com<br>
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Doc

 

[tomspencer]

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