Help with Verizon Fios router and VPN

jwinterb · 01-20-2008, 07:41 AM

I just went with Verizon Fios and they use a wireless router for connectivity. But when I use my VPN connection to my work, I connect fine and can run certain apps like telneting to a host or running certain client/server based apps but there are key applications that do not work...like Outlook (Won't connect to the Exchange Server), I can not map to a server share, and I can not use Remote Desktop (I get a message that the server is unavailable)

However, with my previous service, Comcast cable (I still have it connected) I can do all those things without any problems. So it sounds like the Verizon router is blocking certain things.
Anyone have this problem??

johnwill · 01-20-2008, 04:25 PM

If you don't have the FiOS TV service, you can replace the router with one of your choice.

What FiOS router do you have, make/model.

jwinterb · 01-20-2008, 06:32 PM

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I do have the TV service. And I have the Actiontec M1424-WR model router.

johnwill · 01-21-2008, 03:01 PM

Try configuring the router to put your machine in the DMZ and see if that helps.

01-20-2008, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
jwinterb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: WindowsXP	Help with Verizon Fios router and VPN I just went with Verizon Fios and they use a wireless router for connectivity. But when I use my VPN connection to my work, I connect fine and can run certain apps like telneting to a host or running certain client/server based apps but there are key applications that do not work...like Outlook (Won't connect to the Exchange Server), I can not map to a server share, and I can not use Remote Desktop (I get a message that the server is unavailable) However, with my previous service, Comcast cable (I still have it connected) I can do all those things without any problems. So it sounds like the Verizon router is blocking certain things. Anyone have this problem??

01-20-2008, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,543 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with Verizon Fios router and VPN If you don't have the FiOS TV service, you can replace the router with one of your choice. What FiOS router do you have, make/model. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-20-2008, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwinterb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 OS: WindowsXP	Re: Help with Verizon Fios router and VPN Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I do have the TV service. And I have the Actiontec M1424-WR model router.

01-21-2008, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,543 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with Verizon Fios router and VPN Try configuring the router to put your machine in the DMZ and see if that helps. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience