Guest unable to use the host VPN to connect to servers

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Shanthi
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Guest unable to use the host VPN to connect to servers

Post by Shanthi »

I have NAT adapter enabled. Guest is unable to use the host VPN to connect to servers. Any help is appreciated.

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Shanthi
BillG
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Primary OS: MS Windows 10
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Guest OSses: Windows 10,7 and earlier
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Re: Guest unable to use the host VPN to connect to servers

Post by BillG »

I am not surprised. VPN connections are point-to-point connections, not ordinary network connections, and usually cannot be either shared or routed.

I would use bridged networking and connect the guest using its own VPN connection.
Bill
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