HELLBRINGER 0 Posted June 23, 2003 Hey guys... I've never actually setup a VPN before, I've always found other ways of connecting to other local network. But one of my clients who happens to be a small business is going to need their two networks to be connected, into one LAN if we can... One building has DSL right now, and the other one is getting it installed Monday (22-June-03) and they will want to be able to access the other buildings server and such. So how do I setup a VPN connection between these two points? Each side has a Win2k server. And I want building A to be able to access the server on network B, and vice a versa. What is the best way to do this? I would like both buildings to be using the same subnet mask, so I want them to be on the same network essentially. I hope to hear from ya'll soon. Thx Share this post Link to post
DS3Circuit 0 Posted June 23, 2003 HOW TO: Install and Configure a Virtual Private Network Server in Windows 2000 http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308208 Configuring a VPN Solution Step-by-Step http://www.microsoft.com/serviceproviders/whitepapers/configur_vpn_solution.asp Site to Site VPN http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treevie...at/vpndpls2.asp The last link is for 2003 but I am sure the same is done for 2000 router to router VPN solutions. EDIT Never mind, found the 2000 one for site to site / router to router configurations. http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/features/deplyr2rvpn.asp Share this post Link to post
DS3Circuit 0 Posted June 23, 2003 In regards to the subnetting .... I would keep them as separate VLANs .... why would you want broadcast traffic going across the VPN? 10.1.1.0 for site A 10.1.2.0 for site B My $0.02 Share this post Link to post
CyberGenX 0 Posted July 29, 2003 I am doing a VPN as well and would like to know: How the clients can maintain internet access while connected to the VPN host. They complain of losing the ability to browse pages, check email and chat when connected to the VPN server. They are connecting through DSL, T1 and Cable ISPs. Share this post Link to post
DS3Circuit 0 Posted July 30, 2003 Cyber See my post in the other thread. Playing with that specified check box should give you the desired results. If your users aren't too swift, use the Connection Manager Administration Kit to package your settings to have them easily deployed. Share this post Link to post
CyberGenX 0 Posted July 30, 2003 Thank you I will try that. The boxed is checked already so i will uncheck it and see what happens. Share this post Link to post