Win7 VPN Won't connect - returns error code 806

Question

I'm using Win7 Ultimate, and am trying to set up a VPN connection to a works server.  I have an XP Pro system that connects OK but can't get W7 to.  I've setup the VPN as close to the XP setup as I can but it still won't work ... it returns a "verifying username and password" then just sits there for about 3/4 minute, returning an error message 806.  The modem/gateway has VPN passthrough set, and port 1723 set in the firewall (remember XP connects OK) so I assume the basic network is setup OK (?).

I need some help on what to do ... I'm new to W7 so am struggling a bit finding my way around.

Thanks,

Huntsmann

Answer 1

See this RRAS Team Blog entry for possible help...

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MS-MVP Windows Desktop Experience, "When all else fails, read the instructions"

Answer 2

Thanks!  The RRAS Team Blog document is the best I've come across.

Turns out the issue is with the way my Trend Micro Internet Pro firewall interacts with W7.  I haven't sorted it all out yet, but by lowering the security profile to LOW (from Medium) it connected and authenticated.  It's a bit confusing as my XP box uses the Trend Micro Pro as well with the same settings and works fine.

I note I can't see the server from Windows Explorer in the networks list.  Any suggestions on this one?  I haven't had time to browse the forum yet as I'm sure I've seen something similar mentioned there.

Answer 3

I had the same problem. In my case I had the Avira Antivirus installed and same putting avira in disable mode and with the firewall disabled  I could not connect. After I uninstall Avira the VPN works fine. I suppose the Avira service witch was running same being in disable mode was blocking something!

Answer 4

Make sure you have an active OUTBOUND firewall rule that lets the VPN protocols go through.  I was getting the 806 error until I created the OUTBOUND rule.  It's under outbound, Routing and Remote Access, PPTP, GRE, L2TP and the like.

Answer 5

Brilliant.

I had the same problem in my case it turned out to be F Secures Firewall blocking it .

It was actually driving me nuts :-) 

Great tip. Thank you . 

regards Juha Jurvanen 

http://www.jufcorp.com/wordpress