Re: VPN users are unable to access the private network =/

My router that controls the external interface forwards PPTP requests to
192.168.1.181

This works....its just once i'm connected I can only connect to machines on
the private network that have been specified

"Linh" wrote:

> This actually didnt help much, i'm sorry I guess I should have said that i'm
> unable to ping these machines. I don't care about the DNS names I just want
> them to be able to reach any ip on the network.
>
> I can ping BOTH interfaces on the VPN server
> I can reach machines on the network if I forward specific ports to the
> computers on the private network
>
> Any other ideas??
>
> Thanks for the help...
>
> "Robert L [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
> > quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > Computer Browsing over VPN
> > Computer browsing over VPN involves routers, multiple segments and multihomed servers. It is generally recommended that you implement WINS for name resolution and browsing support. Alternatively, it is possible to browse over VPN by using LMHOSTS files on all VPN clients.
> > You just created a VPN and established the connection. However, you cannot browse the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places.
> >
> > Troubleshooting steps:
> >
> > 1. Ping the VPN server by IP.
> >
> > 2. Ping remote computers by IP.
> >
> > 3. Ping remote computers by NetBIOS Name, or FQDN.
> >
> > 4. Master browser Issues.
> >
> > 5. Permission or Cached Credentials issues
> >
> >
> > Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
> >
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
> > I recommend Brinkster for web hosting!
> >
> > "Linh" <Linh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:BB65057F-CC64-4B04-95D3-CE896EA16FFD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I have users successfully connecting to the VPN through my public, they are
> > able to access both interfaces on the VPN server however they are unable to
> > access any of the machines on the private network. Within the Windows 2003
> > VPN setup I was able to forward ports to specific machines and have the VPN
> > users access that but ideally I would like to give the users unrestricted
> > access to the private network. Is this possible if so how? Private network
> > is 192.168.1
.

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