OpenVPN Access server on a Windows Vista machine using VMWar

[Cordel]

I am running the OpenVPN Access server on a Windows Vista machine using VMWare.

I have 3 options to set on the VMware for my network adapter. Bridged, Host, and NAT.

My computer is connected directly to my cable modem pulling a public IP.

What is the correct way to make the VPN server pingable from the outside internet?

I know I need to forward packets on a given port but I am not sure what IP I forward too.
Is it an IP of the VMWare application itsself?
Also do I have to enable windows firewall to allow port forwarding or can i do it manually somewhere else?

[ecrist]

I would suggest bridged, which will allow your virtual machine to pull it's own IP from the network's DHCP server.

[Cordel]

True but mose cable modem providers only allow 1 IP per cable modem.

[ecrist]

Ideally, you should have a private LAN behind the cable modem, which uses NAT. From there, you can simply use port forwarding to the IP for your virtual machine.

[Andrew]

Cordel,

I would take ecrist's advice and use port forwarding. You might also want to look into setting up a DDNS client.