[pptp-server] VPN w/ Win98 and pptpd 1.0.0
Nathan Meyers
nmeyers at javalinux.net
Tue Jan 4 12:17:10 CST 2000
Brian Lalor wrote:
>
> Hey all. I'm making progress little by little...
You're close. You just need to install a second dial-up adapter. And, of
course, reboot afterwards :-).
Nathan
>
> I've got a Win98 notebook I'm trying to configure to use our VPN from the
> road. I've successfully gotten it to connect to the pptpd from within the
> local network (a simple test to make sure the software's working
> properly). The problem I've got is when using the modem to call a local
> ISP and then connect to the VPN from there.
>
> First I call the ISP. Networking's working properly.
> Next I bring up the Dialup Networking profile for the VPN. It seems to
> connect to the pptpd, but Windows then gives an error dialog with
> Error 645: The Microsoft Dial-Up Adapter is in use or not
> responding properly.
> Disconnect other connections and then try again.
> If this problem persists, shut down and restart your computer.
>
> The boilerplate MS response to *every* friggin' problem is reboot.
>
> So, what's the proper way to initiate a VPN connection via a dialup
> connection (modem)?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> B
>
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