VPN conection with XP

[Carlos Jones]

Hello all,

I have created a VPN conection with the Windows XP Professional wizard
to connect to another computer running IIS 5.1 to be able to download and
upload files via FTP. I can logon to the server and transfer files but I
have some questions, I hope somebody can help me:

1. I have acces to Internet via a 2Wire router model 1701HG; when I
connect to the VPN, two conections appear active: a) my local conection and
b) the VPN I created; How do I know Windows utilizes the VPN (safe)
conection to transmit files?

2. Once I am sure to be using a "safe" conection, How can I verify this
is really safe?, Is there a method I can use to verify this?

Thanks in advance for your time.

Carlos Jones

 

[Manny Borges]

Give it a test.

Browse the iternet while connected to the vpn.Normally this will fail unless
the vpn server is routing you out.

If it succedds open a command prompt and run a tracert to google to see what
path your packets are taking.

--
Manny Borges
MCSE NT4-2003 (+ Security)
MCT, Certified Cheese Master

The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with.
-- Marty Feldman

 

[Carlos Jones]

That's fine,
Now I know Windows uses the LAN conection, How can I force Windows to
use the conection I want (VPN)?

Thank you.

 

[WhiteZin2000]

To force ALL traffic across the dialup (VPN) connection while using a LAN
connection sulultaneously:

Open the VPN connection (not the 'shortcut') and select 'Properties'. Then,
select the 'Networking' tab, highlight 'TCP/IP' and click 'Properties',
select the 'Advanced' button. On the General tab, click the box 'Use Default
Gateway on Remote Network'. Save the VPN connection...

Cheers!

 

[Carlos Jones]

What WhiteZin2000 suggested seems to work, but a few seconds after I
logon to my FTP server the connection is terminated; the error 937 shows
telling that another connection of the same type is running in the machine
when I try to connect again.
Any ideas abaout this?

Thanks.