Can i remote access ftp/ssh/etc.. when i have VPN Client running?

[Mikeriv]

I currently have remote access setup with a ddns for ftp/ssh/MySQL while away from my house. Today I signed up for a pptp vpn service to make things a little more secure but I'm having trouble connecting to my ftp etc. remotely after I have the vpn activated. Is this even possible or what am I missing? I went to dyndns.org and manually updated my ip address to the one being displayed when I'm running through the vpn.

Thank you

*The only two settings I have changed are connecting to vpn client and updating my ip address on dyndns.org. I think the problem maybe that my wan ip and public ip are now different but im not sure.

 

[CaptainSTX]

You need to arrange your DNS so it points to the Public IP on your local router and not the IP assigned by your VPN provider. The DynamicDNS needs to be running on your local router so it can report changes in your public IP

If you point your DynamicDNS towards the VPN IP it will reject the FTP connection as it has no idea what to do with a request for an FTP connection on Port 21.

 

[Mikeriv]

ok I got it all fixed up. I was working in the vpn section when I should have been working in the wan section. Switched my wan connection type from auto to pptp and filled in my creds and we are off and running