What limits number of remote VPN connections on SBS 2003?

Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the number
of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely with
VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten people
logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number of
allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to get a
different router?

Thank you for the information.

John

Merv
Sat Apr 08 14:01:44 PDT 2006

The limitation is built into the router. Some of the inexpensive ones only
allow for 1 or 2 inbound VPN connections while they allow an unlimited
number of outbound VPNs. Sometimes this info is hard to come by for the
cheaper routers because all they state in their specs is that they support
"VPN Passthrough". Something like the Linksys RV082 allows 50 inbound VPNs.

Linksys RV082 10/100 8-Port VPN Router reviewed
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2004/04/29/linksys_rv082_10_rv082/

"The RV082 supports up to 50-simultanious encrypted tunnels through the
Internet, allowing up to 50 remote offices or traveling users to securely
connect from off-site. This number, 50 VPN tunnels, is pretty impressive for
a device in its price category, since most VPN/firewalls usually provide
support for only 10 users before you have to buy additional VPN licenses."

--
Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
===================================
"John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
> number
> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely with
> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten people
> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number of
> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to get
> a
> different router?
>
> Thank you for the information.
>
> John

Russ
Sat Apr 08 14:44:53 PDT 2006

Merv is Correct
When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
Most newer Linksys allows 50.

I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
(I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)

IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
(Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to click if
they want to connect.)

If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.

How to set it up on the SBS Box?

First run the Remote Access Wizard
Run Server Managment

Run Manage Internet and Email
Run Configure Remote Access
Create a FQDN for the certificate.

Next.

Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.

Next

Change the user to a REMOTE user
Have them Connect at home via RWW

(*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)

Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe

They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.

If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
increase this.

To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
Expand: Servername (Local)
Click on PORTS
Right Click Properties
Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
*You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default hasn't
been changed)
Then Click Configure Button on the bottom

You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.

--

Russ Grover
SBS2003 Rocks
Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz


"John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
> number
> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely with
> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten people
> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number of
> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to get
> a
> different router?
>
> Thank you for the information.
>
> John

Russ
Sat Apr 08 14:48:07 PDT 2006

No

Since you are going through your Router

You basically are just connecting to your Local network.
I just posted Instructions on how to use SBS as your VPN Connection

The default Limit on SBS is 5
But I posted instructions on how to change that.

Russ
--

Russ Grover
SBS2003 Rocks
Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz


"John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:43361956-0F96-4B34-96F7-2A6AA5BA594E@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for the response.... But to clarify, the SBS 2003 does not in
> anyway limit the VPN connections (except for CALs)?
>
> John
>
>
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The limitation is built into the router. Some of the inexpensive ones
>> only
>> allow for 1 or 2 inbound VPN connections while they allow an unlimited
>> number of outbound VPNs. Sometimes this info is hard to come by for the
>> cheaper routers because all they state in their specs is that they
>> support
>> "VPN Passthrough". Something like the Linksys RV082 allows 50 inbound
>> VPNs.
>>
>> Linksys RV082 10/100 8-Port VPN Router reviewed
>> http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2004/04/29/linksys_rv082_10_rv082/
>>
>> "The RV082 supports up to 50-simultanious encrypted tunnels through the
>> Internet, allowing up to 50 remote offices or traveling users to securely
>> connect from off-site. This number, 50 VPN tunnels, is pretty impressive
>> for
>> a device in its price category, since most VPN/firewalls usually provide
>> support for only 10 users before you have to buy additional VPN
>> licenses."
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
>> ===================================
>> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>> > Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
>> > number
>> > of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN
>> > pass
>> > through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely
>> > with
>> > VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>> > people
>> > logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number
>> > of
>> > allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to
>> > get
>> > a
>> > different router?
>> >
>> > Thank you for the information.
>> >
>> > John
>>
>>
>>

Merv
Sat Apr 08 14:48:11 PDT 2006

The RRAS setup limits the number of dial-in VPNs that will be accepted by
the server. I believe the default is 10.

1. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Routing and
Remote Access.
2. Double-click the server object, right-click Ports, and then click
Properties.
3. In the Ports Properties dialog box, click WAN Miniport (PPTP), and then
click Configure.
4. In the Maximum ports box, type the number of VPN connections that you
want to permit.
5. Click OK, click OK again, and then close Routing and Remote Access.

--
Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
===================================

"John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:43361956-0F96-4B34-96F7-2A6AA5BA594E@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for the response.... But to clarify, the SBS 2003 does not in
> anyway limit the VPN connections (except for CALs)?
>
> John
>
>
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The limitation is built into the router. Some of the inexpensive ones
>> only
>> allow for 1 or 2 inbound VPN connections while they allow an unlimited
>> number of outbound VPNs. Sometimes this info is hard to come by for the
>> cheaper routers because all they state in their specs is that they
>> support
>> "VPN Passthrough". Something like the Linksys RV082 allows 50 inbound
>> VPNs.
>>
>> Linksys RV082 10/100 8-Port VPN Router reviewed
>> http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2004/04/29/linksys_rv082_10_rv082/
>>
>> "The RV082 supports up to 50-simultanious encrypted tunnels through the
>> Internet, allowing up to 50 remote offices or traveling users to securely
>> connect from off-site. This number, 50 VPN tunnels, is pretty impressive
>> for
>> a device in its price category, since most VPN/firewalls usually provide
>> support for only 10 users before you have to buy additional VPN
>> licenses."
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
>> ===================================
>> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>> > Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
>> > number
>> > of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN
>> > pass
>> > through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely
>> > with
>> > VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>> > people
>> > logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number
>> > of
>> > allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to
>> > get
>> > a
>> > different router?
>> >
>> > Thank you for the information.
>> >
>> > John
>>
>>
>>

JohnG
Sat Apr 08 14:24:02 PDT 2006

Thank you for the response.... But to clarify, the SBS 2003 does not in
anyway limit the VPN connections (except for CALs)?

John



"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:

> The limitation is built into the router. Some of the inexpensive ones only
> allow for 1 or 2 inbound VPN connections while they allow an unlimited
> number of outbound VPNs. Sometimes this info is hard to come by for the
> cheaper routers because all they state in their specs is that they support
> "VPN Passthrough". Something like the Linksys RV082 allows 50 inbound VPNs.
>
> Linksys RV082 10/100 8-Port VPN Router reviewed
> http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2004/04/29/linksys_rv082_10_rv082/
>
> "The RV082 supports up to 50-simultanious encrypted tunnels through the
> Internet, allowing up to 50 remote offices or traveling users to securely
> connect from off-site. This number, 50 VPN tunnels, is pretty impressive for
> a device in its price category, since most VPN/firewalls usually provide
> support for only 10 users before you have to buy additional VPN licenses."
>
> --
> Merv Porter [SBS MVP]
> ===================================
> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
> > Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
> > number
> > of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
> > through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely with
> > VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten people
> > logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number of
> > allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to get
> > a
> > different router?
> >
> > Thank you for the information.
> >
> > John
>
>
>

JohnG
Sat Apr 08 16:22:02 PDT 2006

Both of you are geniuses - really! Thank you very much. Since I verified
that the VPN ports was 5 and that only one was logged in, I guess I need to
concentrate on new router hardware.

Thank you again for all the information.

John



"Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" wrote:

> Merv is Correct
> When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
> Most newer Linksys allows 50.
>
> I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
> (I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)
>
> IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
> it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
> (Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to click if
> they want to connect.)
>
> If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.
>
> How to set it up on the SBS Box?
>
> First run the Remote Access Wizard
> Run Server Managment
>
> Run Manage Internet and Email
> Run Configure Remote Access
> Create a FQDN for the certificate.
>
> Next.
>
> Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
> If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
> you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.
>
> Next
>
> Change the user to a REMOTE user
> Have them Connect at home via RWW
>
> (*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)
>
> Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
> https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe
>
> They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.
>
> If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
> increase this.
>
> To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
> Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
> Expand: Servername (Local)
> Click on PORTS
> Right Click Properties
> Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
> *You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default hasn't
> been changed)
> Then Click Configure Button on the bottom
>
> You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.
>
> --
>
> Russ Grover
> SBS2003 Rocks
> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>
>
> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
> > Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
> > number
> > of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
> > through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely with
> > VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten people
> > logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number of
> > allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to get
> > a
> > different router?
> >
> > Thank you for the information.
> >
> > John
>
>
>

Leythos
Sat Apr 08 16:35:50 PDT 2006

In article <B78E6C16-E6BF-4F48-A8C7-0537CFA02446@microsoft.com>,
JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com says...
> Both of you are geniuses - really! Thank you very much. Since I verified
> that the VPN ports was 5 and that only one was logged in, I guess I need to
> concentrate on new router hardware.

Purchase a "Firewall" that supports PPTP - many of the real firewall
appliances will say "PPTP ENDPOINT" and then you can do a double
authentication method where you have one user/pwd for the PPTP into the
firewall (terminates at the firewall) and then the domain user/pwd for
the network resources.

--

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remove 999 in order to email me

Frank
Sat Apr 08 17:30:08 PDT 2006

Hi Russ

> less bandwidth waist - If you have problems with this Google will find
> several good Diet programs :>)

--
Frank McCallister SBS MVP
MCP Microsoft Small Business Specialist
COMPUMAC
"Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
news:OJv%23uW1WGHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Merv is Correct
> When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
> Most newer Linksys allows 50.
>
> I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
> (I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)
>
> IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
> it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
> (Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to click
> if they want to connect.)
>
> If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.
>
> How to set it up on the SBS Box?
>
> First run the Remote Access Wizard
> Run Server Managment
>
> Run Manage Internet and Email
> Run Configure Remote Access
> Create a FQDN for the certificate.
>
> Next.
>
> Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
> If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
> you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.
>
> Next
>
> Change the user to a REMOTE user
> Have them Connect at home via RWW
>
> (*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)
>
> Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
> https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe
>
> They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.
>
> If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
> increase this.
>
> To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
> Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
> Expand: Servername (Local)
> Click on PORTS
> Right Click Properties
> Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
> *You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default hasn't
> been changed)
> Then Click Configure Button on the bottom
>
> You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.
>
> --
>
> Russ Grover
> SBS2003 Rocks
> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>
>
> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
>> number
>> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
>> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely
>> with
>> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>> people
>> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number of
>> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to
>> get a
>> different router?
>>
>> Thank you for the information.
>>
>> John
>
>

Russ
Sun Apr 09 01:33:37 PDT 2006

LOL ok Funny Boy..

Yes I do have that Problem,
I live too close to a Krispy Kreame ;)

--

Russ Grover
SBS2003 Rocks
Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz


"Frank McCallister SBS MVP" <anonymous> wrote in message
news:%23aAdCz2WGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Russ
>
>> less bandwidth waist - If you have problems with this Google will find
>> several good Diet programs :>)
>
> --
> Frank McCallister SBS MVP
> MCP Microsoft Small Business Specialist
> COMPUMAC
> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
> news:OJv%23uW1WGHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Merv is Correct
>> When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
>> Most newer Linksys allows 50.
>>
>> I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
>> (I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)
>>
>> IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
>> it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
>> (Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to click
>> if they want to connect.)
>>
>> If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.
>>
>> How to set it up on the SBS Box?
>>
>> First run the Remote Access Wizard
>> Run Server Managment
>>
>> Run Manage Internet and Email
>> Run Configure Remote Access
>> Create a FQDN for the certificate.
>>
>> Next.
>>
>> Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
>> If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
>> you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.
>>
>> Next
>>
>> Change the user to a REMOTE user
>> Have them Connect at home via RWW
>>
>> (*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)
>>
>> Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
>> https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe
>>
>> They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.
>>
>> If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
>> increase this.
>>
>> To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
>> Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
>> Expand: Servername (Local)
>> Click on PORTS
>> Right Click Properties
>> Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
>> *You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default hasn't
>> been changed)
>> Then Click Configure Button on the bottom
>>
>> You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Russ Grover
>> SBS2003 Rocks
>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>
>>
>> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>>> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
>>> number
>>> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN pass
>>> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely
>>> with
>>> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>>> people
>>> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number
>>> of
>>> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to
>>> get a
>>> different router?
>>>
>>> Thank you for the information.
>>>
>>> John
>>
>>
>
>

SuperGumby
Sun Apr 09 02:14:24 PDT 2006

do they make donuts, like Krispy Kreme do?

"Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
news:%23ZOgPB7WGHA.3740@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> LOL ok Funny Boy..
>
> Yes I do have that Problem,
> I live too close to a Krispy Kreame ;)
>
> --
>
> Russ Grover
> SBS2003 Rocks
> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>
>
> "Frank McCallister SBS MVP" <anonymous> wrote in message
> news:%23aAdCz2WGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Russ
>>
>>> less bandwidth waist - If you have problems with this Google will find
>>> several good Diet programs :>)
>>
>> --
>> Frank McCallister SBS MVP
>> MCP Microsoft Small Business Specialist
>> COMPUMAC
>> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
>> news:OJv%23uW1WGHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Merv is Correct
>>> When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
>>> Most newer Linksys allows 50.
>>>
>>> I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
>>> (I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)
>>>
>>> IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
>>> it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
>>> (Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to click
>>> if they want to connect.)
>>>
>>> If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.
>>>
>>> How to set it up on the SBS Box?
>>>
>>> First run the Remote Access Wizard
>>> Run Server Managment
>>>
>>> Run Manage Internet and Email
>>> Run Configure Remote Access
>>> Create a FQDN for the certificate.
>>>
>>> Next.
>>>
>>> Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
>>> If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
>>> you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.
>>>
>>> Next
>>>
>>> Change the user to a REMOTE user
>>> Have them Connect at home via RWW
>>>
>>> (*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)
>>>
>>> Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
>>> https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe
>>>
>>> They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.
>>>
>>> If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
>>> increase this.
>>>
>>> To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
>>> Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
>>> Expand: Servername (Local)
>>> Click on PORTS
>>> Right Click Properties
>>> Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
>>> *You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default
>>> hasn't been changed)
>>> Then Click Configure Button on the bottom
>>>
>>> You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Russ Grover
>>> SBS2003 Rocks
>>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>>
>>>
>>> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>>>> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
>>>> number
>>>> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN
>>>> pass
>>>> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely
>>>> with
>>>> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>>>> people
>>>> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number
>>>> of
>>>> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to
>>>> get a
>>>> different router?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for the information.
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Russ
Sun Apr 09 04:08:02 PDT 2006

i'm way toooooo tired..

--

Russell Grover
Microsoft Small Business Specialist
Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz


"SuperGumby [SBS MVP]" <not@your.nellie> wrote in message
news:echN2J8WGHA.196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> well, I could have also picked on the incorrect use of 'too'.
>
> quickest I've kremed anyone lately.
>
> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
> news:%23%23HfhC8WGHA.4452@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> ok I'm tired. you win.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Russell Grover
>> Microsoft Small Business Specialist
>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>
>>
>> "SuperGumby [SBS MVP]" <not@your.nellie> wrote in message
>> news:%23NU4OY7WGHA.2268@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> do they make donuts, like Krispy Kreme do?
>>>
>>> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
>>> news:%23ZOgPB7WGHA.3740@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> LOL ok Funny Boy..
>>>>
>>>> Yes I do have that Problem,
>>>> I live too close to a Krispy Kreame ;)
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Russ Grover
>>>> SBS2003 Rocks
>>>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>>>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>>>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Frank McCallister SBS MVP" <anonymous> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23aAdCz2WGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi Russ
>>>>>
>>>>>> less bandwidth waist - If you have problems with this Google will
>>>>>> find several good Diet programs :>)
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Frank McCallister SBS MVP
>>>>> MCP Microsoft Small Business Specialist
>>>>> COMPUMAC
>>>>> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in
>>>>> message news:OJv%23uW1WGHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Merv is Correct
>>>>>> When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
>>>>>> Most newer Linksys allows 50.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
>>>>>> (I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
>>>>>> it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
>>>>>> (Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to
>>>>>> click if they want to connect.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How to set it up on the SBS Box?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> First run the Remote Access Wizard
>>>>>> Run Server Managment
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Run Manage Internet and Email
>>>>>> Run Configure Remote Access
>>>>>> Create a FQDN for the certificate.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Next.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
>>>>>> If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
>>>>>> you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Next
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Change the user to a REMOTE user
>>>>>> Have them Connect at home via RWW
>>>>>>
>>>>>> (*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
>>>>>> https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe
>>>>>>
>>>>>> They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
>>>>>> increase this.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
>>>>>> Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
>>>>>> Expand: Servername (Local)
>>>>>> Click on PORTS
>>>>>> Right Click Properties
>>>>>> Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
>>>>>> *You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default
>>>>>> hasn't been changed)
>>>>>> Then Click Configure Button on the bottom
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Russ Grover
>>>>>> SBS2003 Rocks
>>>>>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>>>>>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>>>>>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything)
>>>>>>> the number
>>>>>>> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN
>>>>>>> pass
>>>>>>> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect
>>>>>>> remotely with
>>>>>>> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the
>>>>>>> number of
>>>>>>> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need
>>>>>>> to get a
>>>>>>> different router?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you for the information.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> John
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Russ
Sun Apr 09 03:30:26 PDT 2006

ok I'm tired. you win.

--

Russell Grover
Microsoft Small Business Specialist
Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz


"SuperGumby [SBS MVP]" <not@your.nellie> wrote in message
news:%23NU4OY7WGHA.2268@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> do they make donuts, like Krispy Kreme do?
>
> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
> news:%23ZOgPB7WGHA.3740@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> LOL ok Funny Boy..
>>
>> Yes I do have that Problem,
>> I live too close to a Krispy Kreame ;)
>>
>> --
>>
>> Russ Grover
>> SBS2003 Rocks
>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>
>>
>> "Frank McCallister SBS MVP" <anonymous> wrote in message
>> news:%23aAdCz2WGHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Russ
>>>
>>>> less bandwidth waist - If you have problems with this Google will find
>>>> several good Diet programs :>)
>>>
>>> --
>>> Frank McCallister SBS MVP
>>> MCP Microsoft Small Business Specialist
>>> COMPUMAC
>>> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
>>> news:OJv%23uW1WGHA.1480@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Merv is Correct
>>>> When using the VPN of a Router the limit is set by that Unit
>>>> Most newer Linksys allows 50.
>>>>
>>>> I usually only use Hardware VPN for Site to Site Connections
>>>> (I like people to use RWW because less bandwidth waist)
>>>>
>>>> IMO get the SBS Box to handle VPN
>>>> it's easier administration on the remote user/Client
>>>> (Easier to explain to them, and they get an Icon on the desktop to
>>>> click if they want to connect.)
>>>>
>>>> If you want to use the PPTP VPN of SBS is 5 Connectons By Default.
>>>>
>>>> How to set it up on the SBS Box?
>>>>
>>>> First run the Remote Access Wizard
>>>> Run Server Managment
>>>>
>>>> Run Manage Internet and Email
>>>> Run Configure Remote Access
>>>> Create a FQDN for the certificate.
>>>>
>>>> Next.
>>>>
>>>> Run the CIECW to allow VPN Connections
>>>> If you don't have a UPnP router enabled
>>>> you will have to forward Port 1723 to your SBS box.
>>>>
>>>> Next
>>>>
>>>> Change the user to a REMOTE user
>>>> Have them Connect at home via RWW
>>>>
>>>> (*Uncheck the box this is a Public Computer)
>>>>
>>>> Then Download the Connection Manager (On the right)
>>>> https://ExternalIP/Remote/sbspackage.exe
>>>>
>>>> They will get a nice little Icon they can click on.
>>>>
>>>> If you have enough bandwidth and need more than 5 connections you can
>>>> increase this.
>>>>
>>>> To increase this you will need to go to Routing and Remote Access.
>>>> Start > Administrative Tools > Routing and Remote Access..
>>>> Expand: Servername (Local)
>>>> Click on PORTS
>>>> Right Click Properties
>>>> Click Once on WAN Mini Port PPTP (Used by RAS)
>>>> *You will see on the far right it will be set as 5 (If the Default
>>>> hasn't been changed)
>>>> Then Click Configure Button on the bottom
>>>>
>>>> You can Raise the Number of VPN Connections that way.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Russ Grover
>>>> SBS2003 Rocks
>>>> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
>>>> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
>>>> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "John G" <JohnG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:C330DB8B-C920-4F26-A4B6-2C3EE0BA43C7@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Please clarify what may be my problem. What limits (if anything) the
>>>>> number
>>>>> of remote VPN conenctions to an SBS 2003 server? The router is VPN
>>>>> pass
>>>>> through and it seems that only one or two people can connect remotely
>>>>> with
>>>>> VPN. There are 15 CALS on the server and there were only about ten
>>>>> people
>>>>> logged into the domain locally. Is there a way to increase the number
>>>>> of
>>>>> allowed remote VPN connections? Is this on the Server or do I need to
>>>>> get a
>>>>> different router?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the information.
>>>>>
>>>>> John
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

SuperGumby
Sun Apr 09 03:43:36 PDT 2006

well, I could have also picked on the incorrect use of 'too'.

quickest I've kremed anyone lately.

"Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
news:%23%23HfhC8WGHA.4452@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> ok I'm tired. you win.
>
> --
>
> Russell Grover
> Microsoft Small Business Specialist
> Portland/Beaverton Oregon USA
> Email: Sales at SBITS.Biz
> Website: http://www.SBITS.Biz
>
>
> "SuperGumby [SBS MVP]" <not@your.nellie> wrote in message
> news:%23NU4OY7WGHA.2268@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> do they make donuts, like Krispy Kreme do?
>>
>> "Russ Grover - SBITS.Biz" <russ@Remove_This_SBITS.Biz> wrote in message
>> news:%23ZOgPB7WGHA.3740@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> LOL ok Funny Boy..
>>>
>>> Yes I do have that Problem,
>>> I live too close to a Krispy Kreame ;)
>>>
>>> --
>&g