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TCP/IP error HOST_NOT_FOUND when trying to connect using VPN

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I wish to setup a VPN connection to NAV 5.1. 

I can connect to the network using the VPN, but when I use the client to try and open the database I get errors. I use the same database settings as I do on a local machine.

I have tried to use the ip address of the NAV server and I get a time-out in an attempt to establish connection with the server.

I then tried to use the server name (like I usually do for computers on the domain) but I get an error of TCP/IP error host not found.

I do have the ability to open a remote desktop on the server, but I only want to use the database like I do on local computers.

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    Marco Mels Profile Picture
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    Hello,

    Could be a firewall issue. Please do note that Microsoft support does no longer support this out of life cycle release.

    Thanks.

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