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I have set up my XP Pro system to use the built-in VPN server and use DynDNS to give me the static IP. I can log in remotely and the logged-in PC shows in Network Connections. But I am unable to see the shared folders on the host. The remote PC has discovery enabled but noting gets discovered in my network places. Whenever I try to map a network drive using \MYHOSTNAME\SHARE (real names substituted) I get the message - The network path \MYHOSTNAME\SHARE could not be found. I'm using simple file sharing and the Guest account is enabled. No router is involved. I'm using standard Windows firewall at both ends and am using Norton AV. I've even tried disabling the firewalls. I think I've done everything right, but... Can anyone suggest an answer please? John. |
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"I ... use DynDNS to give me the static IP." "But I am unable to see the shared folders on the host." "No router is involved." Thanks for the response. You are quite right and that is what I'm using DynDNS for - my phrasing was perhaps a little confusing. Tried Net View and at each PC all I see is the local PC name. No router involved. It really is true. Both PCs are connected to cable modems directly.
Feb 11 at 09:40 AM
johnatmcc
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Hi Try with simple file sharing desactivated and use same window account and password on both pc |
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I would first verify that the VPN is creating a single private network. The first three numbers of the "IP Address" must be the same on both pc's if the "Subnet Mask" is the typical 255.255.255.0 For example, the VPN pc might be 192.168.1.11 At a command prompt on MYHOSTNAME type IPCONFIG /ALL and write down the "IP Address" If your cable modems are acting as basic firewalls with Network Address Translation, you'll get a "private" IP Address something like 192.168.1.11 If your cable modems are connecting your computers bare to the internet you'll get a "public" IP Address that doesn't start with 192. or 172. or 10. This sort of address won't directly work in a VPN. Your VPN has to assign "private" addresses to be used through the VPN "tunnel". This'll be labeled something like "PPP RAS IP Address". Next at the clent pc's command prompt type PING 192.168.1.11 but use the real IP Address of MYHOSTNAME. If you get replies, use that IP Address in place of MYHOSTNAME in \MYHOSTNAME\SHARE (be sure to start with two back-slashes). This gets around network naming problems. If you don't get PING replies, the VPN isn't assigning useful IP Addresses. |
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It may be because the VPN is a routed, not a bridged, connection. Try using the IP address of the machine Hi, Thanks for the response but as i said - maybe not clear - there is no router involved. The 2 PCs I am testing on are connected directly to separate cable modems.
Feb 11 at 09:36 AM
johnatmcc
What are you using for the VPN then - Windows XP built in VPN?
Feb 17 at 03:59 PM
Cry Havok ♦
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hey i am new to all this i have setup a vpn usning my built in XP connection and have registered for dydns and got a host name however when i use the host name instaed of the ip address in my vpn login details i get an error message stating error 800 unable to establish connection could someone help me Please do not raise a question as answer to someone else's question, but open your own question please. This is how this forum works. And yes, we would certainly be able to help.
Sep 13 at 11:36 AM
RotBlitz ♦
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