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While connecting to Virtual Private Network, you may often get “Error 800-Unable to establish the VPN connection”. This definitely makes you aware of the existence of a problem while connecting to VPN.

However, the reason for such an an error still remains undefined that further could leave you puzzled. If you know the best use of internet then the search for such an error and its resolution is merely few clicks away.

But on adverse cases, if are you least aware of the involved technical jargons, it is better to contact your VPN vendor in person and ask them to find out a concrete solution to such a situation.

In this article we have tried to sort out this problem in our own way, which is probable one of the most feasible ways, Hope it helps your cause as well.

Feasible solutions to sort out Error 800

Below are some of the common methods that could help you figure out the reason behind the error that is hampering your VPN connection. Paying attention to them could be helpful in sorting out your problem.

1. Check out if you are using the correct server name as given by your subscribed VPN service provider

2. Make sure that you internet connection is working properly, if not then reset the adapter or modem, as the case may be.

3. Another method would be to ping the server. For this, click “Run” after clicking the “Start” button on the windows screen. Type “Ping” followed by the name of your VPN server or IP address. Press enter. You will come instantly come to know if the server is working or not, in the resulting DOS screen.

4. Look out if the network firewall of your system is blocking the VPN connection. If it is so, then open Port 1723 and enable Port 47 in the configuration settings for the firewall. If you are using L2TP VPN then ensure port 1701 I not blocked.

5. If any of the antivirus installed at your system is causing the problems in VPN connection than remove it or alternatively, add the the IP of remote client in its configuration settings.

6. If you are able to connect to VPN from your desktop but not from your laptop, it could be probably due to security software such as Microsoft OneCare that is quite capable of blocking GRE, uninstall it and check out the results.

7. Uninstall and reinstall the VPN client at your end, enter the provided username and password provided by your VPN vendor during the setup. If you are having problem with installing the software, seek the customer care support of your service provider.

8. Contact your server administrator if more than expected clients are currently using the VPN connection. Though, such an occurrence is rare.

9. If the problem still exists, make a request for VPN server security certificate verification.

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Allen R.

Allen is an internet secuirty and privacy geek. He is an Editor at Bestvpnservice.com and loves to explore new VPN Services and technologies. He is also in love with blogging, his life (not wife) and travelling. He is a die hard soccer fan and is crazy for Manchester United.