[PROBLEMCHYLD]

I have been successful creating an IPSEC PSK server on Windows using only Microsoft tools. Shit, it took me long enough.

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[Steven W]

Still using XP Pro as a base?

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

Win 7 Ultimate but all the same instructions work for WinXP too.

[Steven W]

Probably better to move on, especially for a server that not just for local use.

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

I can connect to my network outside my home so can my sister to share files etc... I have RDP, PPTP, IPSEC, L2TP etc....

[Steven W]

Do you really use all those protocols, or just seeing what you can get going?

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

Both. I use the VPN to tunnel then use RDP to navigate and adjust the server. My wife have to vpn to her job from time to time and remote desktop too.

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

The good thing about it, the tools are already on Windows, they just need to be configured. There is no need for 3rd party software.

[PROBLEMCHYLD]

The ftp server is what I use to login and update the SP and other files etc...