vpn win2k & xp

[Ryne Sandberg]

Is it possible to set up the built in vpn in win2k so that an XP Pro machine
can conncet to it? What I would like is my office computer (win2k Pro) to
accept one inbound vpn L2TP connection from my xp machine Is this possible
or must I have win2k server in my office?

Thanks for the help

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

no, you don't need w2k server.

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[Wajihy [MSFT]]

you can implement this scenario using the win2k pro machine you have

 

[Ryne Sandberg]

forget it i remember

how? please
Pro)

 

[Wajihy [MSFT]]

create a new connection and select " advanced features" enable incoming
connections and go through the wizard
you will find a more detailed steps in the win2k pro help
look for " enabling VPN incoming connections"

I will try to look for a document for you

 

[Wajihy [MSFT]]

here is a website
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257333

 

[Sam Salhi [MSFT]]

Note: This is only pptp and not L2TP, I doubt you can have an XP vpn with
L2TP
So, yes, you can accept an inbound PPTP connection, but not L2TP

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[Ryne Sandberg]

Thank you very much guys for the information!

I have just one more question. What ports do I need to open on my firewall
for the vpn so that I may connect?

Thanks again

 

[Wajihy [MSFT]]

for PPTP VPN uses TCP Port 1723, IP Protocol 47 (GRE)
for L2TP: UDP Port 1701;
for IPSec: Pass protocol 50 and 51.

let me know if you need more help