Question : PPTP VPN Problem : write routing socket failed

I am having a problem with my pptp vpn connection through a linksys wrt54g wireless router. When I connect my computer directly to the cable modem, no problem; I can connect the vpn and access all the files I need. Here is the connection log for a successfull login:

Mon Sep 26 07:25:58 2005 : PPTP connecting to server 'xxx.xxx.net' (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)...
Mon Sep 26 07:25:58 2005 : PPTP connection established.
Mon Sep 26 07:25:58 2005 : Using interface ppp0
Mon Sep 26 07:25:58 2005 : Connect: ppp0 <--> socket[34:17]
Mon Sep 26 07:25:59 2005 : MPPE 128-bit stateless compression enabled
Mon Sep 26 07:26:00 2005 : local  IP address 192.168.1.58
Mon Sep 26 07:26:00 2005 : remote IP address 192.168.1.71
Mon Sep 26 07:26:00 2005 : primary   DNS address 192.168.1.6
Mon Sep 26 07:26:00 2005 : secondary DNS address 192.168.1.22


However, when I try to login when connected wirelessly through the router, I can connect to the vpn, but no resources are available( ie: network drives, exchange, etc.). Here is the connection log:

Mon Sep 26 07:33:08 2005 : PPTP connecting to server 'xxx.xxxx.net' (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)...
Mon Sep 26 07:33:08 2005 : PPTP connection established.
Mon Sep 26 07:33:08 2005 : Using interface ppp0
Mon Sep 26 07:33:08 2005 : Connect: ppp0 <--> socket[34:17]
Mon Sep 26 07:33:09 2005 : MPPE 128-bit stateless compression enabled
Mon Sep 26 07:33:11 2005 : route_interface: write routing socket failed, File exists
Mon Sep 26 07:33:11 2005 : local  IP address 192.168.1.53
Mon Sep 26 07:33:11 2005 : remote IP address 192.168.1.71
Mon Sep 26 07:33:11 2005 : primary   DNS address 192.168.1.6
Mon Sep 26 07:33:11 2005 : secondary DNS address 192.168.1.22

The error seems to be: "route_interface: write routing socket failed, File exists"

I have tried to look this up to no avail. Any ideas on what I need to do to (?) load the correct route_interface (or whatever needs to be done). It would really be nice to be able to use my laptop on the couch/desk wirelessly rather than dragging a cable around, especially considering a co-worker and I are supposed to be sharing the connection.

Thank in advance for any help.

Josh

Answer : PPTP VPN Problem : write routing socket failed

What is your local IP via the router?  You are likely using the same IP segment as the one being assigned by the PPTP server.  Change your local IP segment from 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 to 192.168.x.0 255.255.255.0 where x is anything other then 1.