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how do I Configure windows 2003 server for vpn access?

I Just setup our new windows 2003 server.

We are specifically using it for vpn access to the network, and its shares.
There is only one nic in this computer, and it connects to our DLINK router and has been issued a 192. ip.

How do I configure vpn on the box for remote clients to access the network and to access specific shares?

The router is set to allow vpn, and i've mapped the apropriate ports to the 192 ip.

Thanks,

PC.

pcottrell81

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ive upped the points cause this seems to be a bit more of a specialized question

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Rob Williams

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Robberbaron (robr)

make sure that your router is capable of forwarding GRE protocol as RobWill suggests.

Still a few routers dont out of the box but often have this as an option with updated firmware.

What model DLINK is it ?

pcottrell81

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The model is a di-624

Rob Williams

The DI-624 should work fine with the PPTP VPN tunnel. For specific instructions on how to configure see:
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Dlink/DI-624/Point-to-Point_Tunneling_Protocol.htm
Note: in the instructions they say for protocol choose "both" (TCP & UDP) you only need TCP.

Also you will have to enable GRE/PPTP pass through, which the router does support. On the tools/Misc page check PPTP under allow VPN connections

Rob Williams

Thanks pcottrell81,
--Rob