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Setting up a Windows 2000 VPN connection with a No-IP Host Name

You have a network on the other side of the country. You need to connect to that network. No problem! With VPN (Virtual Private Network) your dream can be true! Configure your server (Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server) so that other users can access the network via VPN.

First of all, make sure you have a fast Internet connection on both computers. You will need it! I tried it myself with a 512kb DSL connection, and it was not possible to work like that. Now I have a 1MB DSL connection, on both ends, and it's ok. Create a free account at No-Ip if you still don't have one or take a No-Ip+ like I did. Let's say that your Internet address is http://www.example.no-ip.com

Once that's done, go to "Routing and Remote Access". If you can't find it, click on "Start" –> "Run" and type "rrasmgmt.msc". A new window will open.

Click "Action" -> "Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Access". Follow the instructions on your screen and DON'T forget to select the VPN (Virtual Private Network) option. After this you will need to restart your server even if you don't get the message to restart your server.

After the restart, create a new account and don't forget to allow this account to connect to your computer via VPN.

Now configure your Windows 2000 Professional Workstation! Click on "Start" -> "Programs" -> "Accessories" -> "Communications" -> "Network and Dial-up Connections". A new window will open. Click on "Make New Connection" Click "Next", than select the 3rd option (Connect to a private network through the Internet)

After this step, select the connection that you want to use to connect to the Internet. If you don't have a Dialing up connection you will get this message here:

Type your Internet address, in this example we used http://www.example.no-ip.com so type only example.no-ip.com. Click next 2 times and then you are done.

Now double click the connection and type your username and password. Then click "Connect".

After this go to "Windows Explorer" or "My Network Places" and type in the address bar of your server name (ex.: \\exampleserver)

And voila, the job is done. Now you can access a shared folder or printer via "My Network Places". If you need more help to configure VPN go to: http://www.kumschicknw.com/documents/?pg=vpn

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