[RESOLVED] DSL and VPN ?

February 12th, 2001, 12:45 PM

Is there anyway to get a VPN work with an existing DSL line? I could get it to work fine when I had my ISP!
So does anyone know if Ameritech DSL will support a VPN connection?
thanks

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Asopalav
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February 12th, 2001, 02:13 PM

I would suspect that they will not support your setup (but if you feel like sitting on hold for a while just to hear the answer then go ahead)

A better idea: Consult www.speedguide.net www.dslreports.com and http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/ for tips and info

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sHIFT hAPPENS

NPaladin · February 12th, 2001, 11:31 PM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by asopalav:
Is there anyway to get a VPN work with an existing DSL line? I could get it to work fine when I had my ISP!
So does anyone know if Ameritech DSL will support a VPN connection?
thanks
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Usually it's 90% dependent on your DSL "modem". Which VPN are you using...aventail?

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February 16th, 2001, 04:41 PM

yeah...the problem is that alot of DSL providers are USING VPN to provide you access...if your not sure, check and see if you were given a static IP address....9/10 times if you DO have a static adress you will be able to use VPN. I use a Lucent built VPN client to connect to work and have no trouble

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February 16th, 2001, 10:49 PM

You don't need a static IP address to work the VPN. Sheesh, why does everyone think you do? All you need is the IP address at the time you're trying to connect. I do this all the time with my business partner. Since our DSL connections are "always on", our IP addresses seldom change. And when they do, it's usually something that Qwest had done from their system.

Microsoft has several tech articlesa about VPNS:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win...it/intch09.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/profwin/pw0201.asp

http://windows.microsoft.com/windows...en_pptp_rc.htm

I hope this helps...

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February 19th, 2001, 09:29 AM

i never said it couldnt be done...only that verizon and other VPN based ISPs make it a pain to do so because of the changing IP.
oh...and sheeesh yourself man..i was only trying to help.

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February 19th, 2001, 01:41 PM

pptp = 1723 on Windows 2000
l2tp = 1701 "

ask your isp if they're blocking these ports. many service providers get really pissed if you run a vnp service and will boot you.

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February 19th, 2001, 03:58 PM

The problem with using dsl is not using dhcp but its PPPOE service is a type of VPN so that is the first thing i would find out is your dsl a PPPOE? X

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No really That paper thingy you took out of the box with all the words on it was not packing material its called a "MANUAL"

February 12th, 2001, 12:45 PM	#1
asopalav Guest Posts: n/a	DSL and VPN ? Is there anyway to get a VPN work with an existing DSL line? I could get it to work fine when I had my ISP! So does anyone know if Ameritech DSL will support a VPN connection? thanks ------------------ Asopalav Cant wait for Pentium 18

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February 12th, 2001, 02:13 PM	#2
MacGyver Guest Posts: n/a	I would suspect that they will not support your setup (but if you feel like sitting on hold for a while just to hear the answer then go ahead) A better idea: Consult www.speedguide.net www.dslreports.com and http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/ for tips and info ------------------ sHIFT hAPPENS

February 16th, 2001, 04:41 PM	#4
jrwilson Guest Posts: n/a	yeah...the problem is that alot of DSL providers are USING VPN to provide you access...if your not sure, check and see if you were given a static IP address....9/10 times if you DO have a static adress you will be able to use VPN. I use a Lucent built VPN client to connect to work and have no trouble ------------------ "Don't hate the media....BECOME the media!!" Jello Biafra - Dead Kennedys

February 16th, 2001, 10:49 PM	#5
StevePorter Guest Posts: n/a	You don't need a static IP address to work the VPN. Sheesh, why does everyone think you do? All you need is the IP address at the time you're trying to connect. I do this all the time with my business partner. Since our DSL connections are "always on", our IP addresses seldom change. And when they do, it's usually something that Qwest had done from their system. Microsoft has several tech articlesa about VPNS: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win...it/intch09.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/profwin/pw0201.asp http://windows.microsoft.com/windows...en_pptp_rc.htm I hope this helps... ------------------ Sometimes computer problems require extreme measures. Our hero, the Intrepid Spaceman Spiff, sets his blaster on "deep fat fry..."

February 19th, 2001, 09:29 AM	#6
jrwilson Guest Posts: n/a	i never said it couldnt be done...only that verizon and other VPN based ISPs make it a pain to do so because of the changing IP. oh...and sheeesh yourself man..i was only trying to help. ------------------ "Don't hate the media....BECOME the media!!" Jello Biafra - Dead Kennedys

February 19th, 2001, 01:41 PM	#7
iateyourcat Guest Posts: n/a	pptp = 1723 on Windows 2000 l2tp = 1701 " ask your isp if they're blocking these ports. many service providers get really pissed if you run a vnp service and will boot you. ------------------ =-iateyourcat-=

February 19th, 2001, 03:58 PM	#8
x_789 Guest Posts: n/a	The problem with using dsl is not using dhcp but its PPPOE service is a type of VPN so that is the first thing i would find out is your dsl a PPPOE? X ------------------ No really That paper thingy you took out of the box with all the words on it was not packing material its called a "MANUAL"