Do VPN behind 2 routers?

gotairbus · 12-28-2005, 02:04 AM

Hi,

I have a Windows Server 2003 box running RRAS (the service responsible for providing VPN to my users). I have tried to access this VPN server when my server is behind Router 1 and it works.

Now, here's the problem: I add another router and the setup is now like this:

Internet ---> Router 1 (with ports enabled for VPN access) ---> Router 2 ---> Server.

I cannot access the VPN server from the internet from the above setup.

Should Router 2 have VPN ports open too? Also, should I have some NAT or port forwarding in place? I've heard networks get quite inaccessible or complex when behind 2 routers.

Amateur here. Thanks in advance for your help!

ack · 12-28-2005, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotairbus

Should Router 2 have VPN ports open too? Also, should I have some NAT or port forwarding in place? I've heard networks get quite inaccessible or complex when behind 2 routers.

Yes, you need to forward ports on both routers. And yes they do get more complex but it just takes a little more time to figure them out.

brylee · 12-29-2005, 10:16 AM

Try some remote access softwares like RemotePC, you really dont have to configure your Router or the firewalls. Its Easy.

12-28-2005, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
gotairbus New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	Do VPN behind 2 routers? Hi, I have a Windows Server 2003 box running RRAS (the service responsible for providing VPN to my users). I have tried to access this VPN server when my server is behind Router 1 and it works. Now, here's the problem: I add another router and the setup is now like this: Internet ---> Router 1 (with ports enabled for VPN access) ---> Router 2 ---> Server. I cannot access the VPN server from the internet from the above setup. Should Router 2 have VPN ports open too? Also, should I have some NAT or port forwarding in place? I've heard networks get quite inaccessible or complex when behind 2 routers. Amateur here. Thanks in advance for your help!

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12-29-2005, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
brylee New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	Try some remote access softwares like RemotePC, you really dont have to configure your Router or the firewalls. Its Easy.