Possible to partially use vpn??

[tylerdurden68]

I have a win2k3 server set up for vpn access, works fine. I connect via broadband (cable), and it's a little slow, but not too bad. What I'm wondering is if it's possible to use the vpn connection for network connectivity but to use my broadband connection for web surfing at the same time. Can this be done? Laptop is win2k.

 

[ChicagoTechNet]

this may help. quoted from

http://www.chicagotech.net/

Can't access the Internet while using VPN

Symptom: after establishing a VPN connection, you may not be able to access the Internet because the VPN takes over your existing connection and all traffic to use the VPN default gateway on the remote network. The remote network may not allow VPN clients to access the Internet via their gateway.

Resolutions:
1) If you don't need to access the entire VPN resources, disable the "use default gateway on remote network" option in the properties of the VPN connection. To do that, go to VPN Connection->Properties->Network->TCP/IP->Properties->Advanced-, uncheck "Use default gateway on Remote Network".
2) Edit route table manually if you know how to or check routing page on this web site.
3) For the security reason, some firewall/routers like Cisco PIX do not allow access the Internet after establishing the VPN and you cannot modify the routing table. You may setup split-tunnel.


Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows, Network, Internet, VPN, Routing and How to at

http://www.ms-mvps.com

 

[tylerdurden68]

thanks, did the trick!