VPN problem-second request

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LindaC

This may seem simple, but I cannot setup a vPN connection
on my Windows 2000 pro system, because when I use the
Network Connection Wizard, the "Connect to a private
network through the internet" is greyed out Any ideas? I
am at SP3. I am connecting to the Inet through a netgear
router and a cable modem.
 
Hi Linda,

I had this problem too, and fixed.
Go to Windows Update and look in the recommended section of the catalog.
There is an update to PPTP and IPSEC clients for Professional. Even if you
rolled out SP4, this update is still an add in. Reboot and you're away. If
you make a new connection for the first time, the wizard will ask you where
you are dialling from even if you don't have a modem. Just humour it along
and the wizard will work for your VPN OK.

The vpn connection makes a PPTP connection to your server. Check to see if
the protocol and the port is opened at the other end's router to let you
through.

More info : Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 818043

Good luck there~!!
 
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