Windows 2000 DHCP Server and VPN

From: Bob (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 11:19:21 -0700

We want to install Windows 2000 DHCP Server (on a PC used
as a server) and VPN at our office.
  
I "think" setting up the server and 30 or so workstations
can be completed without too much trouble.
 
a) I believe the W2K CD will basically walk me through
the install, and the step-by-step info from Microsoft
Windows 2000 web site covers DHCP server and client set-
up fairly well. Appears straightforward and not too hard.
 
After W2K Server install and reboot, we will

b) set-up server as domain host and add 1-3 clients as
users; I estimate anywhere from 2 to 4 hours to do this
part (?).
The remainder of workstations will be added after VPN
test. (about 27 PC's, estimate 15-20 minutes per PC?)
 
Once the network is up and running, I'm not really sure
what we do next; how to set-up the VPN?

A major concern is having the W2K DHCP Server (PC) handle
the VPN duties.
c1) Can the W2K DHCP Server be the VPN server also?
(maximum 5 remote VPN users)
c2) Stability?
c3) Internet still accessible to workstations?
c4) Filters?

d1) Is VPN a set-up option from the W2K CD on initial
install?
d2) Is it a smart option?
- OR -
d3) is this done later somehow?; by W2K Admin Tools?
 
Here is some general info about our current set-up.
Workstations mostly running Windows 2000, a few are still
running Windows 98
We will be removing Windows NT server and Novell 4.0
server, after W2K DHCP Server up.
 
Number of clients; 30 or so PC's; and no expected growth
over next 5 years.
Remote VPN clients; Maximum of 5 remote access VPN
clients.
 
Server Hardware for Windows 2000 Server:
PC used for server duty; Generic Intel MB and Processor,
Seagate HD's mirrored.
 
Current Internet gateway;
Efficient Networks series 5800 (supplied by SBC). (think
it may be a Cisco)
The router will be configured to allow VPN by SBC
- OR -
we will purchase Cisco 831 router and we will configure
it.
 
If you have any advice, see any problems with this set-
up, or know where I can find some more detailed
instructions on the internet; especially setting up VPN,
I would be extremely grateful. Our budget, as you can
see, is limited. Thanks for your time.

Relevant Pages

  • RE: VPN Configuration error
    ... Remote Access wizard to configure VPN. ... How to move the client programs folder to another location in Windows Small ... or if the SBS SP1 did not finish the installation. ... On the SBS server, click Start, click Run, type "regedit" (without the ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: VPN with SBS Premuim
    ... Windows 2003 SP2 networking issues, and then re-ran the CEICW again this time ... I understand that after installing ISA 2004 on the SBS ... server, VPN does not work. ... if you installed SP2 on the SBS server without ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • RE: VPN Problem, PC not Authenticating with Server
    ... is the VPN server, SBS or router? ... Regarding the configuration of L2TP VPN, please also refer to the following ... 818043 L2TP/IPsec NAT-T update for Windows XP and Windows 2000 ... Computer certificates for L2TP/IPSec VPN connections ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: VPN Problem, PC not Authenticating with Server
    ... do you mean you have configured L2TP/IPSec VPN ... is the VPN server, SBS or router? ... 818043 L2TP/IPsec NAT-T update for Windows XP and Windows 2000 ... Computer certificates for L2TP/IPSec VPN connections ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • L2TP/IPSec Verbindung läuft mit XP SP2 nicht mehr
    ... workstation2 mit Windows.xp SP1a und IPSec NAT-T Traversal Update, ... Windows 2003 VPN RRAS Server, ...
    (microsoft.public.de.german.windowsxp.networking)