Using the instructions I have successfully setup the L2TP/IPSEC tunnel up till the gateway. Now if I want to access the internal network what else should I do on the RRAS server. From Internet user machine I am able to ping both the Internet interface and the internal interface [ 192.168.0.200] of the RRAS server. But I cannot ping any other internal machine [192.168.0.201].connected on the same LAN as internal network interface.
On the RRAS server I have enabled IP forwarding in the through Registry. Address pool is configured and is getting allocated to Internet user when he connects. On 1/3/07, James D. Stallard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You don't mention the number of users, but the budget suggests small scale :) Windows 2003, SP1 and R2 provide RRAS, which will do L2TP/IPSEC, and with WXP SP2 as your client you have 2048bit Diffie-Hellman encryption available. Setting up RRAS to perform this task is done in less than 20 minutes and is easy to get through a firewall inbound (IE your firewall). The problems you have to face are: . If you wish to use pre-shared keys (the "cheapest" way of doing it) you will need to configure the PSK passphrase on each client individually - easy with a small number of clients. Otherwise, you will need to invest in a certificate authority. . This is only suitable for access by known machines, not for internet café type environments. . This solution works great for the remote home user, but is less successful for your travelling salesmen using the client's internet connection as they generally have the relevant ports/protocols blocked. . The locally configured PSK may not be stored in a highly secure manner on the client machines and could possibly become known in the event a machine configured with it is stolen. You may find yourself having to re-deploy a new PSK. I wrote a quick and dirty step-by-step here: http://www.leafgrove.com/view_article.asp?id=19&cat=16&state=plus In case one of your configured laptops is stolen and an attempt is made on your RRAS solution, pay attention to your account locking on failed password settings. You want permanent locks on a small number of attempts (say 5), thus forcing administrative intervention and investigation in the event of an account becoming locked. Cheers James D. Stallard -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dubaisans dubai Sent: 02 January 2007 04:17 To: [email protected] Subject: Secure Remote access - windows 2003 I am planning to provide remote access from Internet to a windows 2003 domain controller.User-ids, NTFS permissions are all configured. The objective is file sharing and access. Files will need to be copied. The machine has valid Internet IP address and is sitting behind a Firewall. I would like to keep solution independent of Firewall.This will be accessed by roaming users. I am thinking of something like 0penssh for windows or maybe just GUI based Secure-FTP Challenges I am facing ------------------------------------ Authentication should be strong. Something more than a password. [ No budget for RSA securiD :-))) ] Encryption for user-crentials/data access Options considered ---------------------------------- I read W2K3 L2TP/IPSEC - looks complex. Terminal services - File copy is not simple and also you require Application Mode license. The number of remote users - less than 100 Cost effective , easy to implement and easy to manage solution sought
