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I just got VPN access set up from my computer to work, but I've been unable so far to figure out how to access my local LAN while connected (using Cisco VPN). Split tunneling is apparently disabled on the server, and no local LAN routes are set up (so the Enable Local LAN Access option doesn't work either). Is there any client-side way around this problem?

Hmmm, to be honest I am not sure.. With another nic installed.. I'll fire up my laptop at home using the cisco vpn - with split disabled, and see if I can access the wired interface while using the wireless to access the vpn.

Its pretty locked down on the interface the client is using - but another interface should be open. But your default route is going to be set as the cisco interface..

I'll take a look tonight..

If you have some legit reason that you need to split tunnel - I would get with your admins on allowing you to do it.

Thanks for looking into it; my sole reason is that my work laptop is 6 years old and I have a nice desktop and would really like to use Remote Desktop to access my laptop. If there's a way I could just bind Remote Desktop (or even VNC, though I like RD much better) to a specific adapter, I would be very happy.

You do understand that using either VNC or RD to your 6 yr old laptop, is just going to put more strain on its resources, and make it slower even ;)

Have you asked your admins about putting the vpn client on your home desktop? Or getting you a newer laptop? 6 years is about done - don't ya think?

BTW - no a second nic does not allow you access, just tried it.. I had a wireless connection (192.168.2.x/24) -- vpn thru that to work.. Then turn on my wired connection (192.168.1.x/24) Even modified the metrics.. Locally attached to a different segment, etc.. and could not access anything on the 192.168.1.0/24

I'm not saying its not possible to bypass the clients configs and allow for split tunnel -- but that would not really appropriate discussion for neowin. But to answer your question - no adding a second nic is not a bypass to the client.

  IGx89 said:

Ok; looks like I'll have to buy a KVM switch :/

I've had good luck with this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817107244

$35 with Free shipping.. I would suggest you go with a 4 port, never know when you have another machine to work on, etc.. etc.. its only a few dollars more than the 2 port..

I got it even cheaper when I first bought it, but since then we have bought a few for work.. For the price it comes in handy when setting up machines.. We even used 1 as a stop gap to tie 2 rack mount kvm's together until we could get a chance to rewire, etc..

Or if real tight on money - look at this one - but only 2 port

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817107242

$9.00 after a $10 rebate, again free shipping.

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