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Cannot connect to internet through router but can connect to vpn

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  • Routers
  • Connection
  • VPN
  • Internet
  • Networking
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March 18, 2011 1:40:02 PM

Hello,
I ha an XP Pro Laptop connected at home to router. Cannot get to internet. I have a VPN set up to connect to work and that works fine, and once connected I can browse the internet. Any thoughts on what is blocking connection to internet without being on VPN ?

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March 18, 2011 9:32:03 PM

Does your VPN connection use a name or IP address? If it uses an IP address then you probably have a DNS issue.

If you have other computers at home which work fine then your laptop may be setup to use a DNS server which can only be reached from your work LAN. The fix will be to change your IP settings to use a router assigned DNS server.
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