VPN from XP Client and Windows 2000 Server

[Kai Apel]

Dear Newsgroup,

I have established a VPN Connection from my Windows XP Notebook to a
Windows 2000 Server. The Connection is successfull and I can see me at
the RAS-Server.
But that´s all. I couldn´t see the other computers from my LAN and
also couldn´t see the active directory.
What is my problem - IP-Routing is activ, the routerports are open for
vpn. I use the Windowsregistration for LogIn at the RAS-Server.
That´s all new for me, did you know, what I can do?

greets

Kai Apel

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

If "couldn´t see" mean couldn't see LAN machines in My Network Places, you
should know that browsing across this kind of connection is problematic and
may not be resolvable. The first things to do are determine whether this is
also a name resolution or routing/connectivity issue:

1. Start/Run \\<NameofSomeLANcomputer> ENTER. if this works, you can
create shortcuts to the desired LAN machines.

2. If #1 doesn't work try \\<IPaddressofSomeLANcomputer>. If #2 works and
the LAN machines have static IP's, you can use lmhosts files and shortcuts
on your Notebook.

3. Also, if your Notebook is joined to the office domain, you may get
bettter results if you do this:

At the login screen check the box for Log on using dialup connection. This
will force your machine to log you on over the VPN connection. If this
works, you will frequently be able to browse as if you were connected
directly to the LAN.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

Dear Newsgroup,

I have established a VPN Connection from my Windows XP Notebook to a
Windows 2000 Server. The Connection is successfull and I can see me at
the RAS-Server.
But that´s all. I couldn´t see the other computers from my LAN and
also couldn´t see the active directory.
What is my problem - IP-Routing is activ, the routerports are open for
vpn. I use the Windowsregistration for LogIn at the RAS-Server.
That´s all new for me, did you know, what I can do?

greets

Kai Apel

 

[Kurt]

And to add to that, remember that the netBIOS browser ("My network places")
is broadcast based. A VPN is a routed connection, so broadcasts don't pass.
Also, look at the subnet mask of your VPN adapter (255.255.255.255), which
is not the same as your LAN - so the broadcast address will not be the same.
You should be able to reach hosts on our LAN by IP address. If you need name
resolution, you'll need a WINS server.

....kurt

 

[Guest]

Check the DNS setting for the VPN connection.