Hi All - I'm trying to configure my WHS server (SP2 + all patches; its VM on ESXi 4.1) to accept VPN connections but despite numerous attempts the client fails with Error 800. It may be reaching the WHS server but its not 'picking up'. I'm not sure what I might've done wrong so I'm asking for a little help to review the process I'm using.
I've looked at sites including, but not limited to, the following to confirm the required setup is similar to what I've done with XP 'back in the day':
The first area of concern is the 'Devices for Incoming Connection' screen on the New Connection Wizard. There's only one option: Direct Parallel (LPT1). I don't check it but just click Next to finish the connection. Is that normal?
I'm using a Verizon supplied Actiontec router MI424WR-GEN2 (Firmware Version: 20.10.7.5 & Hardware Version: E) & I forwarded a number of ports to the WHS server:
Device Applications & Ports Forwarded WAN Connection Type Status
1.1.1.2 Destination Ports 4500 UDP Any -> 4500 All Broadband Devices Active
1.1.1.2 Destination Ports 5500 UDP Any -> 5500 All Broadband Devices Active
1.1.1.2 IPSec UDP 500 -> 500 All Broadband Devices Active
ESP
AH
1.1.1.2 PPTP TCP Any -> 1723 All Broadband Devices Active
GRE
1.1.1.2 L2TP UDP Any -> 1701 All Broadband Devices Active
1.1.1.2 L2TP Triggering UDP Any -> 1701 All Broadband Devices Active
I disabled the Windows Firewall, set the general security policy on the Actiontec to 'Minimum Security (Low)' which is basically Accept/Accept for inbound & outbound and I'm not blocking IP fragments. Even with an invalid username/password combination it reports the same error suggesting its not reaching the WHS.
Just to test the port forwarding process, I forwarded port 56000 to the WHS and that works fine.
Thoughts on what I can look at to see why WHS isn't 'answering'?
I've looked at sites including, but not limited to, the following to confirm the required setup is similar to what I've done with XP 'back in the day':
- http://wiki.wegotser...ows_Home_Server
- http://www.tenniswoo...ws-home-server/
- http://thedigitallif...o-a-vpn-server/
- http://www.ryanamos.com/?p=25
The first area of concern is the 'Devices for Incoming Connection' screen on the New Connection Wizard. There's only one option: Direct Parallel (LPT1). I don't check it but just click Next to finish the connection. Is that normal?
I'm using a Verizon supplied Actiontec router MI424WR-GEN2 (Firmware Version: 20.10.7.5 & Hardware Version: E) & I forwarded a number of ports to the WHS server:
Device Applications & Ports Forwarded WAN Connection Type Status
1.1.1.2 Destination Ports 4500 UDP Any -> 4500 All Broadband Devices Active
1.1.1.2 Destination Ports 5500 UDP Any -> 5500 All Broadband Devices Active
1.1.1.2 IPSec UDP 500 -> 500 All Broadband Devices Active
ESP
AH
1.1.1.2 PPTP TCP Any -> 1723 All Broadband Devices Active
GRE
1.1.1.2 L2TP UDP Any -> 1701 All Broadband Devices Active
1.1.1.2 L2TP Triggering UDP Any -> 1701 All Broadband Devices Active
I disabled the Windows Firewall, set the general security policy on the Actiontec to 'Minimum Security (Low)' which is basically Accept/Accept for inbound & outbound and I'm not blocking IP fragments. Even with an invalid username/password combination it reports the same error suggesting its not reaching the WHS.
Just to test the port forwarding process, I forwarded port 56000 to the WHS and that works fine.
Thoughts on what I can look at to see why WHS isn't 'answering'?