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Setting up a VPN on windows 98

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by mjdme

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Can you set up a VPN on windows 98 without a server? I need to get access to my computer when I'm on the road. I have cable, and a Linksys router/switch. I tried the VPN adapter on one computer, and tried to set up the dial up server on the other. Disconnected from network and dial in. The DIAL UP server loaded in the task bar, but when setting it up the tabs only showed the modem. Need some step by step help

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by dmiles

Check the following sites,space will not allow step by step instructions
1)http://www.internetsharinghelp.com/support/pptp_help.htm
2)Start>Help>VPN
3)http://www.digital-us.net/technoe.shtml
You can also review previous from Tech Republic about VPN setup

by william jay

Win9x includes the vpn client only and does require a server to connect to. A different approach may work for you, depending on specific requirements. NetMeeting allows 'Remote Desktop Sharing', which is a way to take over a machine from a remote location, (and not is not PCAnywhere). Another way to do it is to setup a webserver and/or ftp server to allow remote access.

by tallpaul

I hate to do it - but I'd recommend PCAnywhere. Here's why, If you open up your computer over your cable connection for the purpose of sharing files while your travelling, you'll be using TCP ports 137 & 139, leaving your computer very vunerable.Since you'll have different IPs depending on when you dial in to start the VPN, you can't secure the connection based upon the source IP. PCAnywhere at least allows you to start the server session before you leave (or have someone at home do it) and close the session when you're done. It also provides a decent level of security if you choose your password and user ID well. Good Luck.

by 4u21der

Can you set up a VPN on windows 98 without a server?
A: No, Win98 can only act as a client.

If you are attempting to use the dial up server then you need to make a modem connection the Win98 dial up server.

I think your best bet is to use a third party tool like ( VNC ). VNC is a free remote management tool that is provided by ATT labs.

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http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/
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There are other products that will also work, but they are not free.

Control IT
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http://www.ca.com/products/controlit.htm
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PCAnywhere
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http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/products/products.cfm?ProductID=2
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Keep in mind that a Win98 is not a secure OS and being on a cable modem leave you at an even greatere risk. So make sure you use all the security features available in each product.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!

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