VPN Error 721: The Remote Computer Is Not Responding [Solution]

Опубликовано: 06 Март 2025
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VPN Error 721: The Remote Computer Is Not Responding [Solution]

VPNs can be fairly easy to use. Even then, you can run into challenging problems with it occasionally, such as setting up the VPN manually, using the VPN software, and solving VPN Errors. While issues are bound to persist with VPNs, this tutorial will help you troubleshoot one of the most common errors with VPNs, which is Error 721, The remote computer is not responding. Here, we look at what VPN Error 721 is and how to troubleshoot it.

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Error 721 is a Microsoft VPN error message indicating that the VPN connection could not be established. Typical error messages are “The computer did not respond” or “Remote PPP peer or computer is not responding”.
This VPN problem usually occurs when your network does not allow PPTP port 1723 or GRE packets. To solve the issue, check your router settings and make sure the required ports are allowed and that the pass-through option is enabled. After changing the settings, try again to establish the VPN connection.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.