Re: VPN-XP question

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Some net providers, like Cox (least where I live) block those kinds of
services unless you buy the business package, all because of the viruses
that were so bad a while back. Tried going to GRC.com and do a port scan to
see if those ports are open all the way thru?


<see.cher@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I can get to my "server" from my laptop but it won't connect.
>
> I have a DNS translation at dynup.net.
> my LT (XP) is configured to connect to workplace VPN ( = client)
> my username and PW when connecting is the same as configured in my DT
> My DT (XP) is configured to accept VPN (= server)
> My routers are configured to pass port 1723 (PPTP) and 47 protocol
> When I try to connect my firewall (software) responds with a request
> to allow incoming PPTP - I do allow.
> But there is no connection made. (never any request by firewall to
> allow outgoing).
>
> I am missing a piece.
>
> I DO NOT have any other VPN software installed - do I need this?
> If so, what?
>
> my objective is to use this connection as a file server for a DB file
> for an application.
>
> thanks


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