Windows XP can't share Vista's VPN Connection to the Internet

Nikorasu · 11-10-2007, 04:27 AM

I have a desktop PC and a Laptop PC.

For the last 2 years both computers had Windows XP installed. Desktop was connected to the internet via VPN connection to the ADSL modem, and Laptop shared that VPN connection via ethernet.

Now I decided to install windows Vista on the desktop. I can connect to the internet just fine, using the VPN CONNECTION (Wan Miniport PPTP), specifying the IP of my ADSL modem (10.0.0.138).

I believe the network between the Desktop and Laptop is working, as they see each other in the workgroup, and can PING each other. When playing the game WARCRAFT 3 over LAN, the computers cannot join each other, but that is not the issue right now.

I set the VPN Connection on vista to share with other computers. On the laptop, the icon with the VPN connection pops out in network control panel, signifying that the connection is shared (just like it was in XP, just with a different description). However -- there is no connection, as I can't access webpages on the laptop.

I hope someone will know how to help me, I am willing to cooperate and further describe the problem.

Thanks.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/...3ea46b.jpg?v=0

Nikorasu · 11-10-2007, 04:28 AM

Ok, I have made screenshots further describing the problem, I will ad more if anyone requests them.

Please, I really want this problem over. thanks.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19725152@N03/

Nikorasu · 11-10-2007, 04:41 PM

Come on, I really need to work this out !!! anyone ?

johnwill · 11-10-2007, 04:51 PM

My experience with VPN connections has been that no other network connections could be established while the VPN client was connected.

If you really want to post screen shots, I suggest the following procedure, I can't read a lot of those.

To post a screen shot of the active window, hold the Alt key and press the PrtScn key. Open the Windows PAINT application and Paste the screen shot. You can then use PAINT to trim to suit, and save it as a JPG format file. To upload it to TSG, open the full reply window and use the Manage Attachments button to upload it here.

11-10-2007, 04:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nikorasu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5 OS: WIN XP	Windows XP can't share Vista's VPN Connection to the Internet I have a desktop PC and a Laptop PC. For the last 2 years both computers had Windows XP installed. Desktop was connected to the internet via VPN connection to the ADSL modem, and Laptop shared that VPN connection via ethernet. Now I decided to install windows Vista on the desktop. I can connect to the internet just fine, using the VPN CONNECTION (Wan Miniport PPTP), specifying the IP of my ADSL modem (10.0.0.138). I believe the network between the Desktop and Laptop is working, as they see each other in the workgroup, and can PING each other. When playing the game WARCRAFT 3 over LAN, the computers cannot join each other, but that is not the issue right now. I set the VPN Connection on vista to share with other computers. On the laptop, the icon with the VPN connection pops out in network control panel, signifying that the connection is shared (just like it was in XP, just with a different description). However -- there is no connection, as I can't access webpages on the laptop. I hope someone will know how to help me, I am willing to cooperate and further describe the problem. Thanks. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/...3ea46b.jpg?v=0

11-10-2007, 04:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nikorasu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5 OS: WIN XP	Re: Windows XP can't share Vista's VPN Connection to the Internet Ok, I have made screenshots further describing the problem, I will ad more if anyone requests them. Please, I really want this problem over. thanks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/19725152@N03/

11-10-2007, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nikorasu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5 OS: WIN XP	Re: Windows XP can't share Vista's VPN Connection to the Internet Come on, I really need to work this out !!! anyone ?

11-10-2007, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Windows XP can't share Vista's VPN Connection to the Internet My experience with VPN connections has been that no other network connections could be established while the VPN client was connected. If you really want to post screen shots, I suggest the following procedure, I can't read a lot of those. To post a screen shot of the active window, hold the Alt key and press the *PrtScn* key. Open the Windows PAINT application and Paste the screen shot. You can then use PAINT to trim to suit, and save it as a JPG format file. To upload it to TSG, open the full reply window and use the Manage Attachments button to upload it here. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience