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vpn using Windows XP Pro
I've been trying unsuccessfully to connect to my XP Pro at work (no VPN server, just a router) from my XP computer at home. Following all procedures from various sites still not able to connect. The latest site suggests opening port 47 GRE on the receiving computer. Is this necessary?
GRE is a protocol not a port, and yes you will probably need to enable it on your router. (if it supports it).
Are you able to install anything on your office PC to allow it to talk to your home PC??? Install Hamachi on both computers (home and work). Create a network using the first installation of Hamachi and put a long and tough password on it. Install Hamachi on the second computer and then join the previously created network by using the password specified.
Then open the Configuration Settings on the office PC and within Security tab, uncheck the 'Disable vulnerable Windows Services'. This will allow FTP and Remote Assistance to be ON. Then from your home PC you can start Hamachi and then open Terminal Services Client to access the office PC.
https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/list.asp
Hamachi is a product from LogMeIn, its free for personal use.
Hope that helps.
Then open the Configuration Settings on the office PC and within Security tab, uncheck the 'Disable vulnerable Windows Services'. This will allow FTP and Remote Assistance to be ON. Then from your home PC you can start Hamachi and then open Terminal Services Client to access the office PC.
https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/list.asp
Hamachi is a product from LogMeIn, its free for personal use.
Hope that helps.
Have you configured the router for VPN? Is this an issue with others or just yourself?
waturtle's comment seems like a good solution, you want to be sure you are in compliance with company security policies.
waturtle's comment seems like a good solution, you want to be sure you are in compliance with company security policies.
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I have set port forwarding for vpn (port 1723) on the router, and made a new port on the computer with same. When I connect to the router at work from my home, does my work computer need to have my home computer's user name as a user?
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Think of it as 2 machines connected to each other in a LAN environment. And imagine yourself connecting to another collegues PC using his authentication details and he uses your authentication details when connecting to your PC.