Re: PPTPD connect issue

I agree with Greg, the problem is going to be in the firmware of the
router equipment, because it is failing to forward PPTP packets under
certain circumstances.

The call ID field gradually increments, and that may be a trigger, but
so might available memory in the router.

Newer firmware is unlikely to be available for consumer routers, but
it may be worth checking to see if a fix is available.  Third-party
firmware may also be available.

You might also avoid the problem by switching to another VPN
technology.  PPTP requires very complex support within a router, if
that router performs IP address translation.  OpenVPN by comparison
requires no more router support than any UDP or TCP application.

-- 
James Cameron
http://quozl.linux.org.au/

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