Yes, this is default settings. You may want to uncheck Use Gateway on remote
network. This search result may help.
VPN IssuesVista VPN disappear · VPN disconnects when transferring files ....
A: Uncheck " Use Gateway on remote network" on the VPN client. ...
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> Vista Ultimate SP1
>
> How to config VPN connection so that internet requests are made through
> local internet connection , rather than through \VPN internet connection ?
>
> It seems that by default all of my internet requests are being forwarded
> to the VPN machine ...
>