Browse list problem with PPTP on 2003

[Chris Sheerin]

I hope someone can help with a curious problem. It's causing a bit of
hassle as antivirus updates, for example, cannot be pushed to client PCs.

We have Server 2003 Standard that acts as 'PDC'. It is also configured for
RRAS with PPTP connections. The firewall (a SonicWall) has punchthroughs
for PPTP.

The VPN is working very well, except for one wee thing.

Whenever a VPN client is connected, all servers (except for the RRAS/PDC
server) can only browse to the VPN clients - all other local PCs and servers
are missing from the list. When the VPN clients disconnect, the local
machines are restored.

We can access shares using UNC paths, but not by browsing.

What have we missed in the config?

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Chris

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

it is not recommended to install VPN on DC. If you do, you need to modify some settings. this page may help,

name resulotion on vpn Connection issues on DC, ISA, DNS and WINS server as VPN server How to assign DNS and WINS on VPN client manually Name resolution Issue in a VPN client ...
www.chicagotech.net/nameresolutionpnvpn.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
I hope someone can help with a curious problem. It's causing a bit of
hassle as antivirus updates, for example, cannot be pushed to client PCs.

We have Server 2003 Standard that acts as 'PDC'. It is also configured for
RRAS with PPTP connections. The firewall (a SonicWall) has punchthroughs
for PPTP.

The VPN is working very well, except for one wee thing.

Whenever a VPN client is connected, all servers (except for the RRAS/PDC
server) can only browse to the VPN clients - all other local PCs and servers
are missing from the list. When the VPN clients disconnect, the local
machines are restored.

We can access shares using UNC paths, but not by browsing.

What have we missed in the config?

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Chris

 

[Chris Sheerin]

Thanks, Bob - we'll shift RRAS to another server that is not the DC.

Chris
it is not recommended to install VPN on DC. If you do, you need to modify some settings. this page may help,

name resulotion on vpn Connection issues on DC, ISA, DNS and WINS server as VPN server How to assign DNS and WINS on VPN client manually Name resolution Issue in a VPN client ...
www.chicagotech.net/nameresolutionpnvpn.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
I hope someone can help with a curious problem. It's causing a bit of
hassle as antivirus updates, for example, cannot be pushed to client PCs.

We have Server 2003 Standard that acts as 'PDC'. It is also configured for
RRAS with PPTP connections. The firewall (a SonicWall) has punchthroughs
for PPTP.

The VPN is working very well, except for one wee thing.

Whenever a VPN client is connected, all servers (except for the RRAS/PDC
server) can only browse to the VPN clients - all other local PCs and servers
are missing from the list. When the VPN clients disconnect, the local
machines are restored.

We can access shares using UNC paths, but not by browsing.

What have we missed in the config?

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Chris