I recently re-installed Windows 7 to my hard drive and subsequently re-installed the VPN needed to access a remote server for work. I can connect to the server, but don't see any of the drives and/or folders within the servers. The tech at work said I had to configure my network to allow VPN traffic, but didn't explain how.
Do you have the VPN server behind a firewall?
If so, Then make sure you are allowed to pass through the firewall.
Also what OS is on the VPN?
Have you tried to configure the Network Sharing options?
I don't think it's behind a firewall, but I'm not sure how I could double check that or what it would be listed as when changing the access.
The VPN is on Windows 7.
Make sure your user has the right permissions on the server to access that folder.
If you see what I mean?
Yes, I definitely have the right permissions on the server. It's something on my end.
Try the following settings:
Turn on Network Discovery
Turn on file and printer Sharing
Turn off Public folder sharing
Enable sharing for devices that use 40 or 56 bit encryption
Turn off password protected sharin
Give that a go.
Unfortunately, those settings I had already. No change, still can't see the drives.
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