AndyT
Hi,
I have a Debian Linux VPS server which has OpenVPN installed. I want to be able to view files on my Windows 7 PC as though they are in my local network. I've managed to establish a connection, but I can't find a way of using it.
Windows 7 has a method for setting up a connection using VPN. I have to enter the domain (IP address), username and password, but nothing seems to work. It goes off and tries to connect through my wireless connection for a while, then fails and tries again.
The only advice offered by my isp is:
Install and run the client software for Windows or Mac.
A connection wizard will start:
- Under 'Session', Enter a name for your connection (can be anything).
- Under 'Host', Enter the IP address for your server
- Press next.
On the next page you'll set the connection type. Set it to type
'Unix', and 'Custom'.
Select 'settings'.
Select 'run the default x client script on server'
Under options, select 'new virtual desktop'
You're now ready to login. You'll need to login as 'nxuser', and the password is the same as your initial root password.
Their advice doesn't seem to bear any resemblance to the offerings of Windows 7 (I suspect it was written a long time ago when Windows 2000 was all the rage).
Can someone please tell me how it should be done.
