Setting up a VPN server and client

[bernZ]

This is my current network situation.

ADSL Modem feeds into WRT54GC router, Cat5 cables feed into various computers. One of which feeds into a BEFSR41 router, and splits the signal into two more computers.

I want to set up a VPN right now such that my dad can access all his files from home [and we don't want to use a FTP solution]

I have my IP, and my own computer to accept incoming connections, as well as allowing whoever into my computer to have access to the entire network as well.

However, I cannot access the network. What is wrong? It says it cannot establish a connection. Do I need to open up some ports or something? And If so, could someone show, or link me to a place that shows? I'm in the learning process still.

I have used these links to help set up the server part of it..but I'm not even sure if I did it correctly. I followed all the instructions to set up the server as shown here;
http://www.zdnetasia.com/insight/net...0223c-1,00.htm

Thanks in advance!

[ngp]

On the router, you need to forward port 1723.
Also, enable VPN passthrough.

[bernZ]

How do I forward ports?

[gman]

How do I forward ports?

You need to login to your router to do port forwarding.

[xwar]

How do I forward ports?

You want to create a VPN and you can't even open a port? Good luck

Check the router manual.

[Daijoubu]

Maybe try Hamachi.cc?
It's like VPN, without the hassle

[cwb27]

If you have XP Pro, use Remote Desktop, it's more simple to setup than a VPN. Why do you want a VPN anyways?

[gman]

If you have XP Pro, use Remote Desktop, it's more simple to setup than a VPN. Why do you want a VPN anyways?

He can't do remote desktop without knowing how to do port forwarding.

VPN can be used for file sharing + more. Remote desktop is slower too.

[cwb27]

He can't do remote desktop without knowing how to do port forwarding.

VPN can be used for file sharing + more. Remote desktop is slower too.

I realized this right after I posted...

[bernZ]

OK; I found where to do port forwarding..

Which IP do I forward it to?

[Cafe_333]

To the IP of the pc you wish to connect to.

[bernZ]

OK.

I've forwarded ports 500 and 1723 to 192.168.1.102 [which is my own IP address on MY computer]

Which is the IP address that I should use for establishing a connection on the client side? The one of my router, or the one of my computer?

[bsorensen]

which program are you using again?

use UltraVNC.

then run the server on the host machine.
on the router allow IP connection to be forwarded to the host.

using the client computer, you open up a VNC client, type in your IP, from the ISP if not at home, and then password, boom your in.

if your dad is at home on the same network he should be able to just type in the local IP.

check out
portforward.com for a more indepth walk throu, and how to configure

I use Ultra VNC at home and at work

[Cafe_333]

OK.

I've forwarded ports 500 and 1723 to 192.168.1.102 [which is my own IP address on MY computer]

Which is the IP address that I should use for establishing a connection on the client side? The one of my router, or the one of my computer?

You connect using the Internet IP of your cable modem. Do not use your router's IP (which is likely 192.168.1.1). As you connect through the internet to your cable modem's IP, via those respective ports, your router will in turn know which internal IP (192.168.1.102) to pass the request along to - thanks to port forwarding.

[Daijoubu]

So much trouble, just use one click solution man :P

http://hamachi.cc