ewolsing
asked on
Netgear FVS226G -- Can't see network devices through VPN
I run my own business and wear many hats -- this included installing my network. But, when it comes to networking, I have minimal skills.
I purchased and configured a Netgear FVS336G VPN router. I have configured it to use the IPsec VPN through their ProSafe client.
The VPN is connecting. While connected to the VPN, I log into the router and verify that a VPN session is active -- so I'm pretty certain that I'm establishing a connection.
Here's my trouble: when I'm connected to the VPN, the devices on my network (other computers and my NAS) are not being displayed. Any ideas as to why this occurring?
I am running Windows Vista, and have the current version of the ProSafe client.
I am testing the VPN remotely -- I am not behind the router when testing.
I purchased and configured a Netgear FVS336G VPN router. I have configured it to use the IPsec VPN through their ProSafe client.
The VPN is connecting. While connected to the VPN, I log into the router and verify that a VPN session is active -- so I'm pretty certain that I'm establishing a connection.
Here's my trouble: when I'm connected to the VPN, the devices on my network (other computers and my NAS) are not being displayed. Any ideas as to why this occurring?
I am running Windows Vista, and have the current version of the ProSafe client.
I am testing the VPN remotely -- I am not behind the router when testing.
willbaclimon
I haven't work with FVS336G, but did you verify the routing?
ASKER
Like, I said, I'm a networking noob.
But if by "check the routing" you mean "does the router function properly when physically connected to the network," then yes. When directly connected, either with a wired or wireless connection, all of my other network devices are visible and accessible.
If you intended something else by "check the routing," then how do I accomplish the task? Once again, I apologize for my ignorance on this subject.
But if by "check the routing" you mean "does the router function properly when physically connected to the network," then yes. When directly connected, either with a wired or wireless connection, all of my other network devices are visible and accessible.
If you intended something else by "check the routing," then how do I accomplish the task? Once again, I apologize for my ignorance on this subject.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
Thanks for the excellent feedback! You cleared up several conceptual misunderstanding and, best of all, I can now access my NAS when I'm on the road.
As it happens, I had everything configured properly. I took to the time to change my network devices to static IP's and viola! I was able to directly address my various devices. Thanks again!
As it happens, I had everything configured properly. I took to the time to change my network devices to static IP's and viola! I was able to directly address my various devices. Thanks again!
Good to hear. Thanks ewolsing.
Cheers!
--Rob
PS- some of the Netgears have an option in the VPN configuration of the router to forward NetBIOS traffic using their own utility. You might want to see if present on the FVS226G and if it works.
Cheers!
--Rob
PS- some of the Netgears have an option in the VPN configuration of the router to forward NetBIOS traffic using their own utility. You might want to see if present on the FVS226G and if it works.