Can connect, but cannot ping using same ip scheme

[matthewataylor]

I can successfully connect to the vpn server. My server is assigning a 192.168.1.x scheme. My router at home is assigning me the same scheme, with no overlap of numbers. Once connected I cannot access or ping remote network even though I have been assigned the proper numbers. If I change my ip scheme at home to 10.0.0.x I can then access all server drives.

Is there a way to use the same ip scheme for vpn and at home? I would hate to have to go to each employees house who uses the same number scheme.

 

[Webmeisterus]

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>> Is there a way to use the same ip scheme for vpn and at
>> home?
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No, the subnets must be different on each end of the VPN for the routers to be able to determine where to send the traffic. Also, assuming both the home PC and the VPN server are using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then the IP schemes DO overlap, even if the ranges of specific IPs in use at home and via the VPN are non-overlapping.

Remember, the subnet mask in this case tells the router that ALL IPs in the 192.168.1.x range belong either on the LAN (local) side of the tunnel or the WAN (remote) side of the tunnel. They cannot be on both sides of the tunnel or you wouldn't have a tunnel at all -- you'd have a doughnut.

I'd suggest changing your office setup to the 10.x.x.x subnet, esepcially something unusual like "10.123.123.x". Then, you'll almost certainly find no home users on the same subnet, and the VPN will work everywhere.

 

[matthewataylor]

Makes sense.

Thank you very much!!!!!