Vista VPN basics

Hello:
Can someone please help me with this? I am not very knowledgeable about how
to fix network issues.
My XP desktop is able to connect to my University's VPN just fine.
BUT, I can not get my new Vista deksotp to connect to the VPN.
The helpdesk is unresponsive, just saying it is a problem with microsoft.

Is this a known issue? Is there a patch out? I can't find one.
Thank you!
Daniel

There are several know issues with Vista and VPN connections. It's unlikely
anyone can help you when you give no substantive information to work with.
What kind of VPN e.g. IPSEC, PPTP? What server? What happens when your
try to connect? What specific error code, if any?


"Daniel Lieb" <Daniel Lieb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello:
> Can someone please help me with this? I am not very knowledgeable about
> how
> to fix network issues.
> My XP desktop is able to connect to my University's VPN just fine.
> BUT, I can not get my new Vista deksotp to connect to the VPN.
> The helpdesk is unresponsive, just saying it is a problem with microsoft.
>
> Is this a known issue? Is there a patch out? I can't find one.
> Thank you!
> Daniel
>

Previously, I was able to use the XP SP2 VPN utility with all the default
settings.

Server Name: vpn.fuqua.duke.edu
Typical settings (Validate identiy-> Require Secured PWD, require data
enryption)
Type of VPN - Automatic

This allows me to connect just fine.

But when I replicate the settings using the VPN utlity, it does not go past
veryfing username/pwd and says the wizard cannont connect

Where can I find the error log or a log of why it can't connect?

Thank you,
Daniel

The school uses a Nortel L2TP VPN if that helps.
Danny


"Daniel Lieb" wrote:

> Previously, I was able to use the XP SP2 VPN utility with all the default
> settings.
>
> Server Name: vpn.fuqua.duke.edu
> Typical settings (Validate identiy-> Require Secured PWD, require data
> enryption)
> Type of VPN - Automatic
>
> This allows me to connect just fine.
>
> But when I replicate the settings using the VPN utlity, it does not go past
> veryfing username/pwd and says the wizard cannont connect
>
> Where can I find the error log or a log of why it can't connect?
>
> Thank you,
> Daniel
>
>

That does help. Unfortunately L2TP is complicated and can involve several
authentication methods.
This link might be of some use.
http://www.jacco2.dds.nl/networking/vista-openswan.html

You might take a look at Event Viewer logs to see if any specific error
messages are shown. Run eventvwr.msc
..

"Daniel Lieb" <DanielLieb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> The school uses a Nortel L2TP VPN if that helps.
> Danny
>
>
> "Daniel Lieb" wrote:
>
>> Previously, I was able to use the XP SP2 VPN utility with all the default
>> settings.
>>
>> Server Name: vpn.fuqua.duke.edu
>> Typical settings (Validate identiy-> Require Secured PWD, require data
>> enryption)
>> Type of VPN - Automatic
>>
>> This allows me to connect just fine.
>>
>> But when I replicate the settings using the VPN utlity, it does not go
>> past
>> veryfing username/pwd and says the wizard cannont connect
>>
>> Where can I find the error log or a log of why it can't connect?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Daniel
>>
>>

Great - that is what I need.

Error code 734.
Is that helpful?

Daniel

>
> You might take a look at Event Viewer logs to see if any specific error
> messages are shown. Run eventvwr.msc
> ..

Sweet jesus I got to connect allownig PAP, CHAP and MS-CHAP v2



"Daniel Lieb" wrote:

> Great - that is what I need.
>
> Error code 734.
> Is that helpful?
>
> Daniel
>
> >
> > You might take a look at Event Viewer logs to see if any specific error
> > messages are shown. Run eventvwr.msc
> > ..

Sounds good. everything but the proverbial kitchen sink....

"Daniel Lieb" <DanielLieb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> Sweet jesus I got to connect allownig PAP, CHAP and MS-CHAP v2
>
>
>
> "Daniel Lieb" wrote:
>
>> Great - that is what I need.
>>
>> Error code 734.
>> Is that helpful?
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>> >
>> > You might take a look at Event Viewer logs to see if any specific error
>> > messages are shown. Run eventvwr.msc
>> > ..