Re: VPN Server

"Tim" <Tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:333FBD48-DD88-4891-97E3-136756F5A411@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hmm.... are you ABSOLUTLEY sure XP home edition can be setup as a
server/host for VPN? (using XP Home, not third party software etc...but the
built in vPN features in XP home and pro) i have tried everything possible to
get (2) computers that both have Home editon to connect and no luck at all.
I can get a XP PRO pc and a XP home to do it though....XP PRo is the HOST, XP
HOME iois the client. I found a microsoft support page saying SERVER isn't
supported in Home edition but on PRO?

the (2) machines also have their own routers each end...all ports necessary
open and firewalls off (for making sure fiirewalls aren't interferring at
all.).

this is really driiving me crazy... some people say XP home can HOST and
some say no? I know it can be a client...but can it host?
thanks!!!!



What error message(s) do you get when you try to connect to the XP Home VPN server PC?

Note that if the VPN server PC is behind a firewall or router you need to open TCP Port 1723 and the firewall/router must be able to pass GRE Protocol 47 traffic. Some routers call the latter "PPTP Pass Through" or "VPN Pass Through". Check the documentation for help with that. GRE Protocol 47 traffic can be problematic with some consumer grade routers.

You can run the test detailed on this page to test VPN connectivity. See the "PPTP Ping" and "VPN Traffic" sections...

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0105.mspx

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