VPN over Virgin Broadband

[cblue]

hello,

 

I'm going to get virgin 10mb plan over fiber optic. There would be at least 3 computers sharing the connection via wireless router. And one additional PC from abroad will use the connection as well.

 

I still don't know how :D I know that there is a way they call it VPN. I know how to make incoming connection in windows XP. But don't know how to configure firewall and other settings needed. I know that for a vpn you need a fixed IP or a DNS conversion of your dynamic IP. But is there a real problem with IP if the client changes it each time before connecting to waht it is?

 

Anyways, The main problem now is that if it is possible over virgin home broadband?

 

Any sugestions?

[Jelly Bean]

Hello and welcome.

 

 

 

How to setup VPN

 

Lots to read on how to setup VPN.

Edited August 24, 2009 by Jelly Bean

[cblue]

Thanks a lot Jelly Bean.

 

As I mentioned before the main problem now is that if such a thing is possible over virgin home broadband. Any one has any expirience with it?

 

Next problem is that I don't have any special software or hardware. Both computers running windows XP professionals. One is going to be server and the other client. There is no dial up modem.

Server one is going to be connected to internet via virgin media. Through wireless roater and modem > Wireless routers - Broadband - Virgin Media

 

Client is connected via ADSL.

 

None has static IPs.

[Jelly Bean]

Hello again,sorry I was up till gone 3 am and a little tired to add more info.

 

Virginmedia do not support VPN however it is known for customers to set up VPN but Virgin will not support this or help on this.

 

You can connect remotely to your computer from other places in the world.XP Pro can do this.

 

You do understand that to connect VPN the computer at home would have to be continualy running?

 

Also as Virginmedia now comes under fair usage contract,meaning they cap your speeds after a certain amount of data download or what you wish to do connect via VPN,then your speeds will be slowed down from 5 1/2 to upto 10 hours each day if you go over a limit.

 

VPN is usaly only recommended for local area usage.

 

If you continualy break the fair usage Virginmedia will and can cancel your contract without notice.

 

Update to ntl/Virginmedia Acceptable User Policy regarding Virtual Private Networking ntl has updated your Acceptable Usage Policy to clarify the use of Virtual Private Networks through your ntl Internet service. This change has been made in response to customer queries regarding the position that ntl/Virginmedia takes on customers wishing to use Virtual Private Networks.

FAQs

 

Q1. What have you changed in Section 18 of the Acceptable Usage Policy?

 

A1. Yes. Do not send any customer support or technical support queries to the abuse department. We are a dedicated abuse department and do not have the resources for answering technical support or customer support queries. Please direct your non-abuse related queries to the relevant department as we often deal with time sensitive issues that require immediate and urgent attention which might otherwise be delayed. You may submit your query using our contact page.

Q2. What is Virtual Private Networking / VPN?

 

A2. Virtual Private Network (or VPN) is a secure network connection that is layered on top of the Internet. This type of connection is used to move secure data to and from corporate networks safely, minimising the chance of these systems being "hacked or abused".

Q3. Why are you changing your stance on VPN?

 

A3. We are not changing our position, merely clarifying NTLs position. Section 18 has always stated that the service is for residential use only and NTL do not support the use of VPN in a technical sense. We have never said that you couldn't use VPN.

Some customers interpreted this as being a ban on VPN, it was not, we were simply explaining that we do not support the use of VPN if you run in to technical problems.

Because of the confusion we thought it best to explain the situation more clearly by adding another sentence to the end of S.18.

Q4. Why do you not technically support customers who are using VPN?

 

A4. ntlworld is a residential product. VPN is normally used by customers wanting to connect to a corporate network, e.g. to check a work email when they are at home or perhaps download a file. If customers want technical support on this type of usage an NTL business product would better suit them and they should call NTL Business on 0800 052 0800

Q5. So using VPN via my ntlworld account is OK then?

 

A5. Using VPN is fine. Some ntlworld customers have been using it since ntlworld launched and most have never experienced any problems.

Q6. Under what circumstances would you ask me to stop using VPN?

 

A6. If your usage was affecting network performance then we may be in touch to ask you to stop using VPN. This might happen if you were uploading/downloading large files from your companies corporate network. As ever, NTL are willing to be flexible, but if your usage falls outside the norms of residential use we will ask you to cease such activity (in the example quoted, a customer would be better suited to obtaining a corporate Internet connection from their employers and using that rather than their ntlworld residential account).

[cblue]

Thanks again for this information. I don't think I would use it that much to affect net traffic. It's for necessary use only. But at least now I know that it is possible to set up one.

 

I have to experince configuration then!

[Jelly Bean]

Yes it can be setup.

 

Be carefull of fair usage.

 

The computer at home would have to continualy be running.

 

The first link is more help and trouble shooting for you.

 

Needs tweeting and lots of fiddling.

 

Try and set up a local VPN first and see how you go.

[Jelly Bean]

I just found this with more links attached it may help you a little more:

 

How to Set Up VPN Connections in Microsoft Windows XP

[cblue]

I just found this with more links attached it may help you a little more:

 

How to Set Up VPN Connections in Microsoft Windows XP

 

 

hey Thanks, I think this step by step tutorial is much more helpful for me! The first link was advanced and beyond my knowledge :rolleyes:

 

I am sure about fair usage. Even the server is not going to run continuously. There would be someone to run it in certain times and inform me about new IP :cool:

 

I have not get Virgin Media yet. It will be ready next week. Wish I could practice it now but I am already on another VPN I think it is impossible to try it now!

[Tootech]

Hi,

 

What is it exactly that you want to do?

 

I'm a little confused - do you want to connect to a computer from another computer over the Internet?

 

Are you wanting to share files between computers over the Internet?

 

Do you want to check email on one computer from another computer over the Internet?

 

Maybe all those things and more?

 

You can follow an dynamic IP using a dynamic IP client like this one

 

DynDNS.com: Free DNS Hosting, E-mail Delivery, and VPS Hosting

 

Its a bit of a pain to run, and I am pretty sure there are easier ways to do things, and probably without VPN.

 

We could do with knowing all the above :)

[cblue]

 

What is it exactly that you want to do?

 

I'm a little confused - do you want to connect to a computer from another computer over the Internet?

 

 

The problem is I am going to be in another country (I don't want to mention the name ;)) for a while. In that country there is a huge restriction over Internet. Filtering many services and website. I don't want to install and use any anti filter or other proxies. Or use existing VPNs. I want to use my own Internet connection from abroad so I can access web without stupid limits!

 

Is this possible without VPN?

[Tootech]

Yeah, it is possible, there are a few good remote access programs around.

 

I use this one, both for myself and to access clients macnines

 

https://secure.logmein.com/home.asp?hp=4

 

Create an account, log in using your PC you will want to access, Add Computer

 

This will install the client software on your 'home' PC, set up the password and you are done.

 

Log in to your Logmein account from another machine, and you will see your main PC online. Click it, log in and take control.

 

You are now conencted.

 

You can change the view settings, depending on Internet speed, you can run full screen , or in a Window. It's very reliable. You can also do reboots, forced reboots and maintenance if you wish.

 

I could probably knock together a guide for it if you really need one.

 

Try it out. For test purposes you can run the host and client PC's from the same router connection.

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I really appreciate your help Tootech. I'll defiantly give it a try and ask my questions here in case of any problems.