Question : Getting a PPTP VPN to Work through a Netgear Firewall

Hello,

I have recently set up a VPN to my laptop so I can connect with my PDA and sync my computer up remotely. The VPN works perfectly except I cannot get it to work with my firewall. The only way I am able to get it to work right now is to set my laptop as a DMZ server.

I currently have port 1723 set to forward, is there any other ports I would need to forward?

I appreciate any help,
Bill

Answer : Getting a PPTP VPN to Work through a Netgear Firewall

<I went through all of the router settings and there was no option to allow PPFP pass> <through as some other routers have.>

*Configuring the FVS318 or FVS318 Router: [steps & screens]
http://kbserver.netgear.com/inquira/default.asp?ui_mode=answer&prior_transaction_id=456796&action_code=5&highlight_info=16778182,66,74&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fkbserver.netgear.com%2Fkb_web_files%2Fn101485.asp&answer_id=11885384#__highlight

*Each VPN passthrough must have its own 500 port open.
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101222.asp

Troubleshoot a VPN Pass Through:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/inquira/default.asp?ui_mode=answer&prior_transaction_id=456719&action_code=5&highlight_info=16777287,207,222&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fkbserver.netgear.com%2Fkb_web_files%2FN101495.asp&answer_id=11882615#__highlight

Verify that you have the latest firmware update.

Client & router may both need to do NAT-T [Nat Traversal].