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Help setting up VPN network

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Can anyone please advise. I am trying to set up a network accessable over the internet. From different locations (home, office, etc.) I would like to be able to log onto an microsoft access database. This would be using broadband internet connections. I have a beginners understanding of networks so please advise if this is the best way to go for an inexpensive solution.

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http://www.microsoft.com/vpn.

could be a bit tough to setup and you would need a licence for the w2k server.

Leopold

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If the PC you want to connect to is running WinXP Pro you could just remote desktop into it. This saves you the $$$ for buying a license for Win2K Server or MS Office on the client computers. I think XP Pro is only $70 more than just the Home version and well worth it just for this feature alone.

The client is auto installed on Win XP home or you can download / install off the install cd for Win98 – Win2K clients

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One of the main reasons for the VPN (IPSec) approach is that data is encrypted as it transits the Internet, so – how important is it that your data remains “invisible” to the outside world? As far as I know remote control mechanisms would be “in the clear”.

Good luck

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Missing alot of infrastructure information.

VPN Host/Client
Rouers/Gateways
Money willing to spend
etc.

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You could purchase 2 FVS318 VPN Routers from Netgear. They are inexpensive and would allow for 8 VPN tunnels. All the configuration is done in the Router so once its setup you need not worry about it. I use these between remote sites and have good success.

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