VPN Server issue on Windows XP

**Ceesar** · 31-01-2010

Hi,
I am a newbie in Networking and stuck on the VPN thing in Windows XP. I need some tips to create a VPN server running Windows XP PRO. I am just experimenting in my case. I had tried to create a setup in a small network but everything is not working properly. This is for my study work. What are the options available in a VPN networking. Thanks in advance.

**Milton.J** · 31-01-2010

Protocol VPN (Virtual Private Network) can connect two computers through the Internet using an encryption protocol. In my case, I am using PPTP, which is managed by Windows 2000/XP incoming connection. Protocol VPN (Virtual Private Network) my connect two computers through the Internet using an encryption protocol.

**Spyrus** · 31-01-2010

You have know about VPN before implementing the same. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) is the basic protocol of the VPN. It typically uses a MS-CHAP encryption with an MPPE 128-bit compression. PPTP encapsulates PPP frames (Point to Point Protocol) packets in TCP / IP and allows to use all the features such as TCP / IP, IPX / SPX, NetBEUI and MPPE.

**Snake08** · 31-01-2010

L2P is also a type of VPN protocol. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a more secure solution because it creates a true VPN tunnel using IPSEC encryption instead of MPPE. More complex to implement because it requires that your network hardware (modem and router) allow IPSEC frames and you need to generate certificates.

**Zachary** · 31-01-2010

In many cases, PPTP which is managed by Windows XP is a type of incoming connection. If you want to install a VPN server with L2TP, better to use Windows 2000/2003 Server. To implement a VPN or Virtual Private Network on Windows 2000/XP Pro, you must set up the RAS (Routing and Remote Access). It is not started by default.

**Big Fish** · 31-01-2010

Now to run the VPN you must be logged on user a member of the Administrators group. Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Open Services. Right click on Routing and Remote Access and choose Autostart. Then click Start to start the service. The service is now installed and will run at each boot. Now you can configure the service.