Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 13:06:13 -0500 From: "Moti Levy" <moti@flncs.com> To: <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Unable to see Windows PCs using PPTP VPN Message-ID: <044d01c1db3a$4118e060$fd6e34c6@moti> References: <000c01c1db38$96bffaa0$1d00a8c0@www.micronetusa.com>
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> -----Original Message----- > From: owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG > [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG]On Behalf Of Raja Velu > Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:10 AM > To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > Subject: Unable to see Windows PCs using PPTP VPN > > > > Hi, > > I am running a FreeBSD 4.4 server as an IPFW-based firewall/NAT server for > our company LAN. I have also set this box up to serve as a PPTP VPN server > running mpd 3.2. I have opened up the firewall with the following lines to > let VPN connections through: > > 03200 allow tcp from any to 1.2.3.4 1723 keep-state > 03300 allow log logamount 100 gre from any to 1.2.3.4 > 03400 allow log logamount 100 gre from 1.2.3.4 to any > > When I use a win98 PC to connect to my VPN, I am able to get through fine! > However, after I connect, I am not able to see any Windows PCs inside of the > network. Consequently, I am not able login into my Windows domain either. > > Is it possible to do what I want without giving up on the IPFW/NAT/PPTP > setup that I have or am I asking for too much??? Any pointers/web sites that > can be provided will be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks. > > Rgds, > > Raja Velu > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > > Raja , since netbios ( the way windows sees the other computers on the networks ) will not work through pptp / router you need to have a wins server on the internal network you pptp to. you can set that parameter on the dialing computer using nbns ip.of.wins.server i the mpd config file . if you have a windows nt server on the networkj instsall a wins server on it . if not install samba on the bsd box and enable it's win server feature Moti To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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