RE: Unable to VPN from Windows XP

From: Faciemus (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/25/03 

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:41:05 -0700

Todd,

Try disabling your firewall on the computers interface. Also disable any external firewalls. If your VPN works, then you need to enable a port through your firewall to allow VPN connections.

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