[pptp-server] VPN w/ Win98 and pptpd 1.0.0

[Nathan Meyers]

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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