RichardS

I'll ask around a few more forums and see what they can contribute. If I find anything helpful I'll post my findings here. Regards RichardS

I've had exactly the same problem. Mt setup is .... Router to router vpn (netgear DG834G to DG834G AND also tried DG834G to netgear FVS318) , different subnets, firewalls turned off both ends,ping works both ways and sql server connection also works but mapping network drive using ip addresses through explorer or net use just wont work. Should mention also that both machines run XP pro and the drive mappings will work if I connect them to the same subnet. I believe the problem is nothing to do with the VPN but is completely to do with mapping drives across subnets. Software VPN connection isn't a problem as the client will be allocated a local ip address on connection, so the network drive mapping is within same subnet and does actually work. This is how I'm currently keeping the 2 sites connected. This is my current interim solution but I really need to get router to router connection working. I know I could use an FTP server instead, but it's not the elegant solution I was looking for. I believe that mapping a network drive should work ... but something's stopping it. If you have a resolution to this I'd really appreciate if you could let me know. Actually , any advice at all would be gratefully received. Regards Richard S