Messenger logs in/out when logging in/out VPN

[Don Leckie]

Hi,

I'm using MSN Messenger 6.1. I have a cable connection with a small home
LAN. When I log into my computer, MSN Messenger automatically logs in
through my LAN. When I log into my company's VPN, MSN Messenger
automatically logs out and I have to login through the VPN. Likewise, when
I logout of the VPN, MSN Messenger automatically logs out and I have to
login through the LAN.

This didn't happen in Windows 2000. How can I stay logged in through my
LAN?

Thank you,
Don Leckie

 

[David Shorthouse]

Don,

You have to configure your VPN connection to use your local gateway and
not the remote gateway.

Dave

 

[Don Leckie]

Hi,

I'm using Windows XP Professional. I could only find "Default gateway on
remote network". I already have this unchecked. I don't see a local
gateway. Is the local gateway implied by not having the remote gateway
checked?

Thank you,
Don Leckie

 

[David Shorthouse]

Don,

I assume that yes, the local gateway would be the default when you
uncheck the use of the remote network's gateway. I had your very same
problem until I unchecked that option and haven't had any issue since.
Perhaps the remote gateway is still in use? What if you check your IP
settings at a command prompt once you make the VPN connection, is the
default gateway for your VPN adapter blank? If it is and you continue to
have logon/logoff issues, I'm afraid I can't help more than this.

Good luck,

Dave