Re: SP2 and Cisco VPN client

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 10/26/04


Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:53:02 +0200

David wrote:

> With the no exceptions allowed in the Windows firewall, I can connect using
> the Cisco vpn client using the udp transport. I cannot seem to put together
> a combination that will allow me to connect via TCP from the same client. I
> have tried allowing exceptions for TCP port 10000, which works with the
> firewall off. I have tried allowing an exception for the VPN Client.
> Neither of these works.
>
>
Hi

Enable firewall logging and analyze the log file:

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875357

A much more detailed version:
Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7628646-131d-4617-bf68-f0532d8db131&DisplayLang=en

More about the firewall:

Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=843090

Understanding Windows Firewall/Introduction
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx

The Cable Guy - February 2004
Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0204.mspx

How to use the Security Alert dialog box in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875353

Windows XP Service Pack 2 problems/The Service Pack 2 firewall
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#The_Service_Pack_2_firewall

JMF's XP Service Pack 2 Page
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm

-- 
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
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