so are there any other solutions to be able to use the server as a router and receive vpn connections over internet i figure i can add in the static routes. NAT and VPN are problems are what i need to solve. Even temporary solution would be fine. Steve Beddoe

Hello, if i understand you correct you like to use Windows server 2008 as a router. Then RRAS is your way to go. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754692(WS.10).aspx Also helpful: http://blogs.technet.com/b/rrasblog/Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.