Trying to set up VPN so I can use Remote Desktop

**CingularDuality** · 01-27-2007, 06:18 PM

So, I've downloaded and installed OpenVPN (GUI) on both the client and server. I think I've set up a good simple config file, but the server is getting an error about HMAC authentication failing. (I would post the exact error, but my wife is on the server side and we gave up on trying to get it to work today and I didn't write it down.) Is anyone here familiar enough with this program to give me any pointers?

My client config file is this, with the server IP address changed to zeroes:

Code:

remote 000.000.000.000
dev tun
ifconfig 10.8.0.1 10.8.0.2
secret static.key
keepalive 10 60
ping-timer-rem
persist-tun
persist-key

The server config file is the same, but without the first line.

I used OpenVPN to create a static key and emailed it to her and the application is seeing the key on both ends.

The server is not behind a router, the client is. I've forwarded the default port properly on my (client) end.

I am running ZoneAlarm on the client end, but it's supposed to be letting OpenVPN through now.

I'm stumped.

FriedFish · 01-27-2007, 06:27 PM

Have you tried hamachi? I don't know whether its as secure as OpenVPN, but its much easier to configure and get connected. Especially when you're trying to talk a nontechnical person through the steps.

**CingularDuality** · 01-27-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriedFish

Have you tried hamachi? I don't know whether its as secure as OpenVPN, but its much easier to configure and get connected. Especially when you're trying to talk a nontechnical person through the steps.

I've used Hamachi for playing Starcraft. Would that work for Remote Desktop?

FriedFish · 01-28-2007, 05:24 AM

Here's the thread about using Remote Desktop with hamachi from the www.hamachi.cc front page:

http://forums.hamachi.cc/viewtopic.php?t=4078

**CingularDuality** · 01-28-2007, 08:43 AM

Cool, I'll give it a try! Thanks!

perry · 01-28-2007, 11:49 AM

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networ...vpn_server.htm
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn.htm

I reckon that would suit your needs without any extra software.

I have a PPTP connection setup on mom's computer that allows her to connect to my router (Linksys WRT54G running a 3rd party firmware that has a PPTP server). Then I can use VNC on either of my computers (running Linux most of the time) to remote control hers and help her with whatever problem.

01-27-2007, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,134	Trying to set up VPN so I can use Remote Desktop So, I've downloaded and installed OpenVPN (GUI) on both the client and server. I think I've set up a good simple config file, but the server is getting an error about HMAC authentication failing. (I would post the exact error, but my wife is on the server side and we gave up on trying to get it to work today and I didn't write it down.) Is anyone here familiar enough with this program to give me any pointers? My client config file is this, with the server IP address changed to zeroes: Code: remote 000.000.000.000 dev tun ifconfig 10.8.0.1 10.8.0.2 secret static.key keepalive 10 60 ping-timer-rem persist-tun persist-key The server config file is the same, but without the first line. I used OpenVPN to create a static key and emailed it to her and the application is seeing the key on both ends. The server is not behind a router, the client is. I've forwarded the default port properly on my (client) end. I am running ZoneAlarm on the client end, but it's supposed to be letting OpenVPN through now. I'm stumped. __________________ Become a supporting member! Buy a Tactical Duck! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

01-27-2007, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Trying to set up VPN so I can use Remote Desktop Have you tried hamachi? I don't know whether its as secure as OpenVPN, but its much easier to configure and get connected. Especially when you're trying to talk a nontechnical person through the steps.

01-28-2007, 05:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Trying to set up VPN so I can use Remote Desktop Here's the thread about using Remote Desktop with hamachi from the www.hamachi.cc front page: http://forums.hamachi.cc/viewtopic.php?t=4078

01-28-2007, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,134	Re: Trying to set up VPN so I can use Remote Desktop Cool, I'll give it a try! Thanks! __________________ Become a supporting member! Buy a Tactical Duck! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

01-28-2007, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
perry Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,494	Re: Trying to set up VPN so I can use Remote Desktop http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networ...vpn_server.htm http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn.htm I reckon that would suit your needs without any extra software. I have a PPTP connection setup on mom's computer that allows her to connect to my router (Linksys WRT54G running a 3rd party firmware that has a PPTP server). Then I can use VNC on either of my computers (running Linux most of the time) to remote control hers and help her with whatever problem. __________________ Battlefield Admin(BF2 Rules) (BF2142 Rules) [volun2][medic][defense3][eng2][support] [sg-c1][gchq-c1][tog-c1][ma-c1][taw-c1][tg-c2] Support TG \| Write for TacticalWiki \| BF2 Sig. Generator \| TS Help

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