VPN Server and WIndows Firewall

Hi,
I run a server with one interface to the internet. I have installed
W2003 SP1 and Firewall is activated. VPN Server is activated and runs
well. The problem is that a connected VPN client can only access the
same resources as any other internet user. I need to configure that the

VPN clients have full access to the system (different firewall settings

for the VPN clients as for other incoming requests). Any advise ?
Brgds
Frank

Firewall settings do not have much effect on VPN clients. VPN traffic
comes through the firewall encrypted and encapsulated. The firewall only
sees the "wrapper", not the contents of the packet. VPN clients look much
like LAN clients (as far as file access is concerned), not like Internet
clients.

Franky wrote:
> Hi,
> I run a server with one interface to the internet. I have installed
> W2003 SP1 and Firewall is activated. VPN Server is activated and runs
> well. The problem is that a connected VPN client can only access the
> same resources as any other internet user. I need to configure that
> the
>
> VPN clients have full access to the system (different firewall
> settings
>
> for the VPN clients as for other incoming requests). Any advise ?
> Brgds
> Frank

I agree, but why is it not possible to access e.g. and SQL server
located on the same machine once connected via VPN ? I have blocked
port 1433 on the network interface.