HELP! Need Help with WinXP Pro VPN connection..

[CCityInstaller]

Hey guys,
I an a total NooB when it comes to VPN, but here is the deal. I work for an Electrical Engineering firm at home. What I am trying to do is be able to access a shared projects folder. We use AutoCAD, so in order to not corrupt the database, I need to be able to access it remotely. I have set the folder to be shared, however when I go into Network Connections, all I see is the cilent computer. When I double click on it, it simply opens the properies page. If anyone could help me, it would be greatly appreciated!

Josh

 

[CCityInstaller]

Does anyone have any suggestions? I really need to get this fixed, or I am going to get in trouble at work..

 

[ktwebb]

Assuming the VPN software is allowing SMB traffic and broadcast (unless your resolving names via DNS or WINS) then don't worry about using Network Places. It's a joke. Always has been. Disclaimer: If you using local DNS or WINS then it's actually fairly functional.

Anyway, use the UNC path from....well wherever. Typically I use it from "Run" Start, Run, then \\servername and hit enter or OK. or if that doesn't work. \\192.168.0.1 or whatever the IP of the remote server is. This really should probably be going to your network/VPN administrator first to see if there is any blockage going on.

 

[CCityInstaller]

Originally posted by: ktwebb
Assuming the VPN software is allowing SMB traffic and broadcast (unless your resolving names via DNS or WINS) then don't worry about using Network Places. It's a joke. Always has been. Disclaimer: If you using local DNS or WINS then it's actually fairly functional.

Anyway, use the UNC path from....well wherever. Typically I use it from "Run" Start, Run, then \\servername and hit enter or OK. or if that doesn't work. \\192.168.0.1 or whatever the IP of the remote server is. This really should probably be going to your network/VPN administrator first to see if there is any blockage going on.

Thanks for the info, I think I am going to give VNC a try and see if it is better then this built in MS stuff. I don't have a Network admin at work, as we are a two person company

 

[CCityInstaller]

TTT..

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: CCityInstaller
Thanks for the info, I think I am going to give VNC a try and see if it is better then this built in MS stuff. I don't have a Network admin at work, as we are a two person company

There really isn't anything wrong with the built-in MS stuff. It works fine. I use Microsoft VPNs 24/7 to access my server and my client's servers.

Have you considered setting up a Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 in one of your homes? We've been running our business from an SBS Server in an employee's closet for years. The software is dirt-cheap and will give you tons of remote access, VPN, sharing of email, contacts, and calendars, as well as automated backups and other tools. The built-in SharePoint Server is great for managing projects and files.

Setting up a VPN in SBS 2003 takes a couple of mouse clicks.

 

[dwightschrute]

nevermind what i said was redundant