VPN using only XP ?

[YodaKnight]

Everything I've read so far seems to indicate that I would need to be running Win2k or server in order to set up a VPN. Is this the case ? Or is there a way around this ? Both machines are running WinXP Pro by the way

Perhaps someone can suggest a better option.... ????

I want to be able to create a connection so I can share files with my brother over the internet, using our broadband cable connections. Even if I can just set up a (privately !) shared drive on 1 of the PCs' that would help...

I realise there are the implications of not having static IP addresses, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, as a temporary "direct" connection will do for now.

Thanx in advance

[R600]

You can set up VPN on Windows 2000, XP (Pro), server editions.

Windows ME can be connected to one but not set up one up.

[wl6538]

You can setup a VPN server on XP, I did it and it worked

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=608&page=5

[ojai00]

Thanks for that link wl6538. I've had trouble setting up the VPN server under XP because I was having problems getting past that router but maybe this guide could help.