Can't use MSG command over VPN

[anlaoch]

Hi.

I've a desktop using XP pro and a laptop with Vista Business. I have the two of them linked up via VPN but can't use the MSG command to tap messages back and forth. I'd rather not go down the route of installing any extra software if the facility exists in Vista & XP.

Both machines are part of the same workgroup and have different computer names. When I try to msg the Vista machine I get a message saying x-pc "does not exist or is disconnected", even though "net session" confirms the existence of the Vista machine on the VPN.

msg * just pops the message up on the server screen, but nothing happens on the client screen. If I use the old "net send *" command, it says "The message was successfully sent to domain WORKGROUP" but neither screen gets the message.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[eyeball]

Sounds like the the routers are dropping the packets, im guessing they are UDP. Check the logs on either side and see what is logged when you send a message and you will find out whats going.

[anlaoch]

Thanks for the pointer. Where are the logs. How do I find them?

thanks.

[eyeball]

The 2 Routers will have (probably) a web interface. Connect up to them over HTTP and enable logging if it isnt already and then send a message and watch the logs for clues