Newbee VPN question

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Jim

Seems like I was successful in making a VPN connection from my Windows XP
Pro laptop to one of my LAN (XP Pro) desktops - at least it said a
connection was made.

What do I do next - I have no way to view files or folders on the
"connected" desktop. What have I missed?

Suggestions greatly appreciated.
 
Jim said:
Seems like I was successful in making a VPN connection from my Windows XP
Pro laptop to one of my LAN (XP Pro) desktops - at least it said a
connection was made.

What do I do next - I have no way to view files or folders on the
"connected" desktop. What have I missed?
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Are you sure you want a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? I can't tell from
your post whether you want this or you're talking about file/printer
sharing over the Local Area Network (LAN). VPNs are used when you are
outside the LAN (like a salesman on the road) and want to access the
company Intranet securely. Of course you can also set up a VPN for when you
are traveling away from home and want to use the encrypted "tunnel" that
VPN provides to access information on a home machine.

You have to first set up a VPN server and then set up your client machines.
Did you do this?


Malke
 
Is this the software that allows one two logon to another PC in a LAN and
then operate that PC as though one is at the keyboard and screen of the
logged on machine?

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Malke,

About the only reason I'd like to try a VPN connection is because my new
iPhone is supposed to allow that feature.

Yes, I set up a VPN Server on one of my LAN computers and then tried to
access it using my laptop. As I reported, it seems to have made a VPN
connection but what an I supposed to see at this point. Is it supposed to
look like a Remote Desktop connection?

Jim
 
A VPN connection does not function like Remote Desktop. The VPN simply lets
the connecting computer function as a workstation on the same network as the
host. It can be used to transfer files among other things. If there are
shared files on the host you can can access them from your workstation, for
example. Browsing and mapping shares can get a bit involved. One way to
see and access them is to type \\HOSTPCNAME as a Run command or open a
command prompt and type Start \\HOSTPCNAME This will open an explorer
window with a view of shares on the host.
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W. eWatson said:
Is this the software that allows one two logon to another PC in a LAN and
then operate that PC as though one is at the keyboard and screen of the
logged on machine?
Click to expand...

No. Reread the answer GTS gave the OP.

Malke
 
W. eWatson,
You can use the RealVNC, do what you want to do. I use an old version (ver.
3.3.7) on my home LAN, to manage the desktops and a laptop, here. This
program can be used over the internet, but I do not have the knowledge on
how do this, again I use it only on my home LAN. I prefer the older version,
since it has a simple interface.

Some websites about this:
Installation Instructions for ver.3.3.7:
http://www.tburke.net/info/misc/vnc_remote.htm

Brief description of program:
http://www.bootcd.us/BartPE_Plugin_Details/357/login/help.php

Current free version can be downloaded at:
http://www.realvnc.com/products/free/4.1/download.html


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Is this the software that allows one two logon to another PC in a LAN and
then operate that PC as though one is at the keyboard and screen of the
logged on machine?

--
W. eWatson

(121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N) GMT-8 hr std. time)
Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W, 2700 feet

Web Page: <www.speckledwithstars.net/>
 
A VPN connection does not function like Remote Desktop.  The VPN simplylets
the connecting computer function as a workstation on the same network as the
host.   It can be used to transfer files among other things.  If there are
shared files on the host you can can access them from your workstation, for
example.  Browsing and mapping shares can get a bit involved.   One way to
see and access them is to type \\HOSTPCNAME as a Run command or open a
command prompt and type Start  \\HOSTPCNAME  This will open an explorer
window with a view of shares on the host.
Click to expand...

Usually, a VPN connect might not be able to see any network "share"
via the name (\\PC1) because most VPNs would not transfer the NetBIOS
name of the destination PC. However, browsing by IP address usually
works (\\192.168.10.10)
 
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