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VPN Project 2K Router

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Hi all, my 1st time here, but I'm sure it will be fruitful!

I have a project to complete, and I am looking for a helping hand.

The project is to use vpn's to connect to a 2k server behind a router.

There are 3 Client's, 1 Server, all Windows 2000
Their Internet Connection is xDsl from Sympatico PPPOE
They have a
Router

OK they do not have a registered domain, so the domain in use is garderie.fee on the 192.168.0.x

I would need to know how to configure DNS to act as a local name resolver for local PC's and to point to ISP's DNS server for I-net related translations. Is it simply having the second entry on client dns's ips set to the ISP's DNS?

To deal with name translation on the road. I was planning on using No-ip.com to load the client on the server. Then pple on the road would simply be able to enter in xxxx.no-ip.com to resolve the name to connect via VPN.

What ports need to be open for the vpn's to work?

There will be a shared folder which contains the database that they wish to use on the road. I would like this to be a mapped drive for the VPN clients.
I believe all the VPN clients have to join the domain? EX: bring the laptops in to the office to join them to the domain?

Any1 see any problems that may arise or can help me out with my questions would be greatly appreciated.

Ive put the machines up and running in domain, with the dbase on a shared folder.

The router worries me ! Im just starting out from school.

Peace every1 and happy holidays!




 


<< would need to know how to configure DNS to act as a local name resolver for local PC's and to point to ISP's DNS server for I-net related translations. Is it simply having the second entry on client dns's ips set to the ISP's DNS? >>



You could do that, but it's not the cleanest way to achieve the goal. What you need to do is
1) Erase the "." forward lookup zone on your 2k DNS internal server.
2) Configure a forwarder on your 2k DNS server, you can do this by right clicking the server object in the DNS window. Select properties. One of the tabs on the properties sheet allows you to configure a forwarder. You should enter the ISP's DNS server there. That way, when your internal DNS recieves a request it cannot resolve, it will forward that request to the ISP's DNS.



<< What ports need to be open for the vpn's to work? >>



This is wholly dependant on the protocols you are intending to use. I suppose your choices are PPTP with IP, and LT2P with IPSEC.



<< I believe all the VPN clients have to join the domain? >>



There should be an account for both the computer (laptop) and the client in the domain. Computer accounts are created automatically when you join the computer to the domain in 2k.



<< I would like this to be a mapped drive for the VPN clients. >>



You can do this on each user's account properties sheet. Some people like to script these sort of things, but I think that's old fashioned. May as well take advantage of the Active Directory!

Hope this helps. Good luck.
 
Hi all.

After some troubles in VPN's ....
the linksys 4 port router only supports 1 vpn session at a time.
So I've left out Vpn as a solution.
I then went to VNC, which would only allow 2 sessions at a time.

And Im at Terminal Services Application Server.

Ive set up the linksys 4 port router to allow the range of 3380-3389 on udp/tcp.

I set up the proper liscences for the Terminal Server. What is an Internet Connector in TS???
I created the TS clients allowed them permission. I log on to a dialup ISP via a laptop and try to connect to the TS server behind the Linksys router.

Problem : All I get is a black screen. No chance to enter login information either. Just black.

I run a netstat -a on both the client and the server.
The client states being connected to the server on port ~1150(I may be mistaken)
The server states the client being connected on port 3389.
They both said ESTABLISHED.
Ive connected clients from on the LAN to the TS without problem. All clients are 2k pro. TS App srv is on 2kSRV . All are service packed 2.

I run TS Manager, and I do not see a client connected.
I will be returning to the site on Monday.
I have not tried telneting to the port 3389.
Would I be wrong in assuming that the server's connection is working?

My thoughts immediately led to the router.
Does any1 know if RDP/TS app server require anything specific other than simply opening port 3389???

Would appreciate a hand on this.

If this doesn't work out, Im forced to tell the company to purchase another router to establish VPN's.
3-4 sessions is all that would be needed. Any suggestions?
 
and a little bump!

If some1 could tell me what needs to be open on the Linksys 4pt Router routing the PPPoE DSL connection to run Terminal Services as an Application Server??
Clients will be coming in through the internet.


port 3389

anything besides that?
Ive tried and all I get is a black screen.

WAN Broadcasting?
Allow PPTP Passthrough?

Kinda in a jam, it runs fine on the local lan!

Thanks!
 
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