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We got it working nicely - thanks anyway for the feedback!
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We got it working nicely - thanks anyway for the feedback!

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Hi,<br />
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We have Windows Server 2003 R2 - how do I set up a VPN to perform remote file sharing?<br />
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We performed the following steps:<br />
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1. Ran through the wizard to configure Windows Server 2003 R2 to accept VPN connections.<br />
2. Shared ports 45, 1723, for both UDP and TCP, on the router.<br />
3. Figured out our public IP address using <a href="http://www.whatismyipaddress.com" rel="ugc">www.whatismyipaddress.com</a>.<br />
4. When we attempted to log in from the external computer, it rejected the user name after we entered it.<br />
5. We then shared port 500 - now, it rejected any connection, and didn't even ask for a username.<br />
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What are we doing wrong here?
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Hi,

We have Windows Server 2003 R2 - how do I set up a VPN to perform remote file sharing?

We performed the following steps:

1. Ran through the wizard to configure Windows Server 2003 R2 to accept VPN connections.
2. Shared ports 45, 1723, for both UDP and TCP, on the router.
3. Figured out our public IP address using www.whatismyipaddress.com.
4. When we attempted to log in from the external computer, it rejected the user name after we entered it.
5. We then shared port 500 - now, it rejected any connection, and didn't even ask for a username.

What are we doing wrong here?

We have Windows Server 2003 R2 - how do I set up a VPN to perform remote file sharing?

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.