Hi I have set up a winXp sp2 standalone Pc as a VPN server to accept incoming
VPN calls.
I have set port forwarding on the router for port 1723
I can connect to the computer with a VPN connection easily from any computer
When I try to map a network drive to the shared folder on the XP computer I
can only do this when the Windows firewall is switched off.
If the firewall is on I can only connect to the PC and not browse it.
Can somebody please tell me why windows firewall is shoving a spanner in the
works and how to stop it because I dont want to leave it turned off.
Thank you

Please can anyone give me some pointers

"Leigh" wrote:

Try adding an 'exception' to your firewall for File and Print Sharing.
DG

"Leigh" wrote:

Hi DG

I have found there was allready an exception on the fire wall for file and
print sharing. However on closer inspection I found I needed to change this
to allow the internet to share.

So I have an XP sp2 standalone set up as VPN server which will not let me
map drives to shared folders on it unless i turn off its fire wall.

This dictates that it must be something to do with the windows firewall and
I can see exceptions for file and print sharing Yes
In advanced tab on the local Area Connection I can see exceptions for
Incoming Connection VPN (L2TP) and Incoming Connection VPN (PPTP) and IP
Security (IKE) all ticked as enabled

Any more suggestions please

"davidgold" wrote:

Am I asking this question in the right place. ???

I cant believe nobody has any suggestions.

Im sorry if the question is a little basic, but we all have to start
somewhere.

Any help

Please

"Leigh" wrote:

I forgot to say that setting the print and file sharing made no difference at
all !!

"Leigh" wrote: