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Newbee VPN questionSeems 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 wrote:
> Seems like I was successful in making a VPN connection from my Windows XP Are you sure you want a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? I can't tell from> 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? 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? -- 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/> W. eWatson wrote:
> Is this the software that allows one two logon to another PC in a LAN and No. Reread the answer GTS gave the OP.> then operate that PC as though one is at the keyboard and screen of the > logged on machine? > 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 -- Add MS to your News Reader: news://msnews.microsoft.com Rich/rerat (RRR News) <message rule> <<Previous Text Snipped to Save Bandwidth When Appropriate>> "W. eWatson" <notval***@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message Is this the software that allows one two logon to another PC in a LAN andnews:oLN3m.5506$lv5.2726@flpi149.ffdc.sbc.com... then operate that PC as though one is at the keyboard and screen of the logged on machine? -- W. eWatson (121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N) GMT-8 hr std. time) Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W, 2700 feet Web Page: <www.speckledwithstars.net/> Malke,
About the only reason I'd like to try a VPN connection is because my new iPhone is supposed to allow that feature. Yes, I set up a VPN Server on one of my LAN computers and then tried to access it using my laptop. As I reported, it seems to have made a VPN connection but what an I supposed to see at this point. Is it supposed to look like a Remote Desktop connection? Jim Show quoteHide quote "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:u3Uo$TK$JHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Jim wrote: > >> Seems like I was successful in making a VPN connection from my Windows XP >> Pro laptop to one of my LAN (XP Pro) desktops - at least it said a >> connection was made. >> >> What do I do next - I have no way to view files or folders on the >> "connected" desktop. What have I missed? > > Are you sure you want a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? I can't tell from > your post whether you want this or you're talking about file/printer > sharing over the Local Area Network (LAN). VPNs are used when you are > outside the LAN (like a salesman on the road) and want to access the > company Intranet securely. Of course you can also set up a VPN for when > you > are traveling away from home and want to use the encrypted "tunnel" that > VPN provides to access information on a home machine. > > You have to first set up a VPN server and then set up your client > machines. > Did you do this? > > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ > A VPN connection does not function like Remote Desktop. The VPN simply lets
the connecting computer function as a workstation on the same network as the host. It can be used to transfer files among other things. If there are shared files on the host you can can access them from your workstation, for example. Browsing and mapping shares can get a bit involved. One way to see and access them is to type \\HOSTPCNAME as a Run command or open a command prompt and type Start \\HOSTPCNAME This will open an explorer window with a view of shares on the host. -- Show quoteHide quote"Jim" <jrwo***@comcast.net> wrote in message news:%23PUS$aO$JHA.1336@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Malke, > > About the only reason I'd like to try a VPN connection is because my new > iPhone is supposed to allow that feature. > > Yes, I set up a VPN Server on one of my LAN computers and then tried to > access it using my laptop. As I reported, it seems to have made a VPN > connection but what an I supposed to see at this point. Is it supposed to > look like a Remote Desktop connection? > > Jim > > "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > news:u3Uo$TK$JHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Jim wrote: >> >>> Seems like I was successful in making a VPN connection from my Windows >>> XP >>> Pro laptop to one of my LAN (XP Pro) desktops - at least it said a >>> connection was made. >>> >>> What do I do next - I have no way to view files or folders on the >>> "connected" desktop. What have I missed? >> >> Are you sure you want a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? I can't tell from >> your post whether you want this or you're talking about file/printer >> sharing over the Local Area Network (LAN). VPNs are used when you are >> outside the LAN (like a salesman on the road) and want to access the >> company Intranet securely. Of course you can also set up a VPN for when >> you >> are traveling away from home and want to use the encrypted "tunnel" that >> VPN provides to access information on a home machine. >> >> You have to first set up a VPN server and then set up your client >> machines. >> Did you do this? >> >> >> Malke >> -- >> MS-MVP >> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ >> > >
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On Jul 5, 3:58 am, "GTS" <x***@y.net> wrote: Usually, a VPN connect might not be able to see any network "share"> A VPN connection does not function like Remote Desktop. The VPN simply lets > the connecting computer function as a workstation on the same network as the > host. It can be used to transfer files among other things. If there are > shared files on the host you can can access them from your workstation, for > example. Browsing and mapping shares can get a bit involved. One way to > see and access them is to type \\HOSTPCNAME as a Run command or open a > command prompt and type Start \\HOSTPCNAME This will open an explorer > window with a view of shares on the host. > -- > > "Jim" <jrwo***@comcast.net> wrote in message > > news:%23PUS$aO$JHA.1336@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > > > Malke, > > > About the only reason I'd like to try a VPN connection is because my new > > iPhone is supposed to allow that feature. > > > Yes, I set up a VPN Server on one of my LAN computers and then tried to > > access it using my laptop. As I reported, it seems to have made a VPN > > connection but what an I supposed to see at this point. Is it supposed to > > look like a Remote Desktop connection? > > > Jim > > > "Malke" <ma...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > >news:u3Uo$TK$JHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > >> Jim wrote: > > >>> 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? > > >> 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 > >> -- > >> MS-MVP > >> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! > >>http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ 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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