Hey there, I was directed here by someone named "Mounwarshar" who said that I had posted this question in the wrong area. Hopefully someone here has a better idea than over there. I am aware that you can host a PPTP VPN, but does anyone know how to set up an L2TP/IPSEC VPN? If not, is there third party software that can help achieve this goal? Thanks. - 2 Bunny

Hi, In fact, this question is related to Server rather than Client. But I can still give you some materials for your reference. Virtual Private Networks http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb545442 Installing and configuring an L2TP server. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776733(WS.10).aspxPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, In fact, this question is related to Server rather than Client. But I can still give you some materials for your reference. Virtual Private Networks http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb545442 Installing and configuring an L2TP server. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776733(WS.10).aspx Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ” Sorry. The first link didn't really have any new information. It told how to host a PPTP VPN, but I'm trying to host an L2TP/IPSEC VPN. The Second link wasn't incredibly helpful because I am running Windows 7, not Server 2003. The information didn't seem to be "cross platform". - 2 Bunny

Hi, Based on my understanding, if you want to build a VPN server, it should be built in a server operation system unless you use some 3rd party tools. So it is impossible to host an L2TP/IPSEC VPN Server via build-in features on Windows 7. Thanks. Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”

Hi, Based on my understanding, if you want to build a VPN server, it should be built in a server operation system unless you use some 3rd party tools. So it is impossible to host an L2TP/IPSEC VPN Server via build-in features on Windows 7. Thanks. Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ” No. We don't have a server operation room in our home. You're misunderstanding me. I'm just looking for some third party software that could accomplish this. I'm sure its possible. We can do it with PPTP; why couldn't IPSEC/L2TP be done via third party software? - 2 Bunny

Hi, I am sorry, your question is beyond what we can do in this forum. We can not support the 3rd party tools. Thanks for your understanding.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, I am sorry, your question is beyond what we can do in this forum. We can not support the 3rd party tools. Thanks for your understanding. Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ” Sounds good. TYFYT. - 2 Bunny