How to make a VPN...

raden0887 · #1 09-06-2004, 11:36 AM

I want to create a VPN between my friends computer and mine so we can transfer files and stuff.

What do I need to do that?

LooseChippings · #2 09-06-2004, 12:02 PM

Have a look here

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314076

raden0887 · #3 09-06-2004, 12:16 PM

well heres the thing, his computer is behind a router, so what would the address be, I also know that ill have to open up some ports on the router, oh and he has norton Inet securty 2004...

what can i do?

LooseChippings · #4 09-06-2004, 12:21 PM

He needs to go into the Router Configuration [ usually http://192.168.1.1/ for Lynksis Routers] and find the WAN IP Address.

You can open the Router Ports from there also.

raden0887 · #5 09-06-2004, 01:31 PM

yeh but how exactly to i go past his router

i mean the ip address 68.,,,.,,,.,,, points to his router not his computer... you know what i mean...?

LooseChippings · #6 09-06-2004, 02:47 PM

Does the router have VPN passthrough?

raden0887 · #7 09-06-2004, 10:59 PM

i dont know, i know that its a linksys I forget the model number.

Ill look for it next time im over his house.