I am trying to configure my dual nic pc and have run into a wall. I
would like use 1 nic for internet surfing and 1 nic to be configured to
run VPN securly to my work place. I use a cable modem hooked into a 4
port wireless router. Both nics then run into this router and on to the
net. I am able to have my desktop pc vpn'd into my workplace and using
a laptop and wireless nic, connect and surf the net. Is this possible
to both surf the net and use vpn at the same time on the same pc??

I am not sure I understand what you are doing. Yes, it is possible to access the net while VPN. However, you don't need to setup two NICs.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  I am trying to configure my dual nic pc and have run into a wall. I
  would like use 1 nic for internet surfing and 1 nic to be configured to
  run VPN securly to my work place. I use a cable modem hooked into a 4
  port wireless router. Both nics then run into this router and on to the
  net. I am able to have my desktop pc vpn'd into my workplace and using
  a laptop and wireless nic, connect and surf the net. Is this possible
  to both surf the net and use vpn at the same time on the same pc??

Hi Robert,

Thanks for the prompt reply.  Here is what I am doing.
In order for me to read my work email, I need to VPN into work.  Once I
am vpn'd in, I have a secure link to my workplace and this stops my
access to the net.  My end result is for me to be able to surf the net
and be VPN'd in at the same time. I am able to VPN into work using my
desktop and on a laptop using wireless access to my router, surf the
web.  This got me thinking that if I had 2 nics, I could use 1 for
surfing and 1 for VPN.
If I do not ned 2 nics. how do I get around the secure vpn issue?
thoughts?

Kirk

Robert L [MVP - Networking] wrote:
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Assuming you use Windows VPN client, you may try to disable use default gateway in remote network. This link may help,

routing issues on vpnCan't access the Internet while using VPN Can't access the remote network after unchecking "Use default gateway on Remote Network" Can't access the remote ...
      www.chicagotech.net/routingissuesonvpn.htm  


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  Hi Robert,

  Thanks for the prompt reply.  Here is what I am doing.
  In order for me to read my work email, I need to VPN into work.  Once I
  am vpn'd in, I have a secure link to my workplace and this stops my
  access to the net.  My end result is for me to be able to surf the net
  and be VPN'd in at the same time. I am able to VPN into work using my
  desktop and on a laptop using wireless access to my router, surf the
  web.  This got me thinking that if I had 2 nics, I could use 1 for
  surfing and 1 for VPN.
  If I do not ned 2 nics. how do I get around the secure vpn issue?
  thoughts?

  Kirk

  Robert L [MVP - Networking] wrote:
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Hi Robert,

Thanks for the prompt reply.  Here is what I am doing.
In order for me to read my work email, I need to VPN into work.  Once I
am vpn'd in, I have a secure link to my workplace and this stops my
access to the net.  My end result is for me to be able to surf the net
and be VPN'd in at the same time. I am able to VPN into work using my
desktop and on a laptop using wireless access to my router, surf the
web.  This got me thinking that if I had 2 nics, I could use 1 for
surfing and 1 for VPN.
If I do not ned 2 nics. how do I get around the secure vpn issue?
thoughts?

Kirk

Robert L [MVP - Networking] wrote:
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In article <1163870323.997968.158***@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
smith.k***@gmail.com wrote:
I recommend that you ask the IT people at work how, and if, it's
possible to do what you want.  Some companies don't allow simultaneous
connections to the company VPN and to the Internet, because it could
be a security risk to the company network.

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