VPN Shared Folder Browsing Problem

[Guest]

Hello!
I have a VPN set up at work on a Windows XP Home Machine.
I want to access my work network from my home computer (also Win XP Home).
The connection process seems to have worked fine (I get a successful
connection message on my task tray), but I cant browse the shared folders on
the "server" computer at the office. In fact, I cant even see any the
computers from the work network when I go to My Network Places.
Perhaps someone knows the solution to my dilema?
Best Regards and thank you in advance,
Albert C

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

Do you have WINS in your work network? This search result may help,

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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
Hello!
I have a VPN set up at work on a Windows XP Home Machine.
I want to access my work network from my home computer (also Win XP Home).
The connection process seems to have worked fine (I get a successful
connection message on my task tray), but I cant browse the shared folders on
the "server" computer at the office. In fact, I cant even see any the
computers from the work network when I go to My Network Places.
Perhaps someone knows the solution to my dilema?
Best Regards and thank you in advance,
Albert C