VPN problem

[Dave]

I found some excellent links to connecting to my home computer using the
built-in VPN ability of XP. However, after getting everything set up, I
can't connect from my desktop at work because they block outgoing VPN
connections.

I contacted my IT department and they said I needed to use a third-party
solution since they can't add a firewall exception for my computer
(against policy), but I have a legitimate need.

All of the solutions they suggested cost a bit of money. Is there a
free or low cost VPN solution?

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

PPTP VPN uses TCP port 1723 and GRE. Some companies may not allow PPTP
traffic. With Windows 2008 and Vista, you may be able to create SSTP VPN
which use HTTP over secure sockets layer (SSL) or port 443. Most companies
open TCP port 443. To configure SSTP VPN, you may check this how to.

How to configure a SSTP VPN server
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=4949

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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[smlunatick]

I found some excellent links to connecting to my home computer using the
built-in VPN ability of XP.  However, after getting everything set up, I
can't connect from my desktop at work because they block outgoing VPN
connections.

I contacted my IT department and they said I needed to use a third-party
solution since they can't add a firewall exception for my computer
(against policy), but I have a legitimate need.

All of the solutions they suggested cost a bit of money.  Is there a
free or low cost VPN solution?

You might want to check "remote control" applications instead of VPN
connection to your home PC.

 

[Dave]

PPTP VPN uses TCP port 1723 and GRE. Some companies may not allow PPTP
traffic. With Windows 2008 and Vista, you may be able to create SSTP VPN
which use HTTP over secure sockets layer (SSL) or port 443. Most companies
open TCP port 443. To configure SSTP VPN, you may check this how to.

How to configure a SSTP VPN server
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=4949

Thanks. My ISP blocks port 443 (they don't want anyone running web
sites from home). And I'm running XP.

 

[Dave]

You might want to check "remote control" applications instead of VPN
connection to your home PC.

Thanks. My understanding that using VNC or pcAnywhere is less secure.

 

[smlunatick]

Thanks.  My understanding that using VNC or pcAnywhere is less secure.

There are several other remote control programs. pcAnywhere is secure
as long you set up the security, since the default is none. As for
VNC, you will have more info on www.uvmc.com and their forums.