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Date:      Wed, 3 Apr 2002 13:06:13 -0500
From:      "Moti Levy" <moti@flncs.com>
To:        <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org>
Subject:   Re: Unable to see Windows PCs using PPTP VPN
Message-ID:  <044d01c1db3a$4118e060$fd6e34c6@moti>
References:  <000c01c1db38$96bffaa0$1d00a8c0@www.micronetusa.com>

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
> [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG]On Behalf Of Raja Velu
> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:10 AM
> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
> Subject: Unable to see Windows PCs using PPTP VPN
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I am running a FreeBSD 4.4 server as an IPFW-based firewall/NAT server for
> our company LAN. I have also set this box up to serve as a PPTP VPN server
> running mpd 3.2. I have opened up the firewall with the following lines to
> let VPN connections through:
>
> 03200 allow tcp from any to 1.2.3.4 1723 keep-state
> 03300 allow log logamount 100 gre from any to 1.2.3.4
> 03400 allow log logamount 100 gre from 1.2.3.4 to any
>
> When I use a win98 PC to connect to my VPN, I am able to get through fine!
> However, after I connect, I am not able to see any Windows PCs inside of
the
> network. Consequently, I am not able login into my Windows domain either.
>
> Is it possible to do what I want without giving up on the IPFW/NAT/PPTP
> setup that I have or am I asking for too much??? Any pointers/web sites
that
> can be provided will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rgds,
>
> Raja Velu
>
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Raja ,
since netbios ( the way windows sees the other computers on the networks )
will not work through pptp / router
you need to have a wins server on the internal network  you pptp to.
you can set that parameter on the dialing computer using
nbns ip.of.wins.server i the mpd config file .
if you have a windows nt server on the networkj instsall a wins server on it
.
if not install samba on the bsd box and enable it's win server feature
Moti


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