[VPN] Neophite question

[David Pierson]

My first thought would be the "Use default gateway on remote network" checkbox, which on my system is in the TCP/IP Settings popup in the Dial up Networking properties for the connection. This controls traffic that isn't directly aimed at the VPN - whether it goes direct to the internet or via the office. Try clearing this checkbox. 

Many say that it is a security hole to have a window open to the 'net while also connected to your VPN as it provides a back door for nasties. I'll leave that for others to decide :-)

Hope this helps
David Pierson
Brisbane
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Brian at Charter 
  To: vpn at lists.shmoo.com 
  Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 5:38 AM
  Subject: [VPN] Neophite question


  To anyone willing to help!

  I used to be able to use access my office computer network from home through my ISP.  As I am sure you all know, the worms from earlier this year caused many ISPs to block certain ports that now make access the old way impossible.  So, I tried to set up a VPN access point.

  After allowing IPSec and PPTP pass through on my home router, I am now able to connect to my office desktop from home through VPN.  The problem is, once I make this connection, my ability to get to the internet is destroyed.  I can no longer surf the web, send emails, etc.  Although I can ping my office machine, I can not get to any of my shares and I can not ping any other machines at work.

  I am running Windows 2000 on both machines.

  I do not even know what other information would help to diagnose this problem.  If you could please point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.

  Kindly,

  Brian
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