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by louis

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Hi.
I'm trying to run terminal services into my LAN. I'm running Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Windows XP. I have a Linksys Cable/DSL Router which has DHCP built in. My server is just a member server at the moment, and I have high speed cable connection. I'm wanting to use terminal services to access my network when I'm away, and I've been told (or read) that since this is going over a LAN, I must use Routing and Remote Access to set up a VPN. Is this true? I do not want to dial up to my network. I would rather just use my network connection. How do I set this up? Do I need to set up DHCP on my server and disable that service on the Router? Reserve a Port to that server? If so, what IP address would I use to get to my server? My internal IP addresses are private in the 192.168.1.xx range. Sorry, I know this is long... just need a little professional help.

Thanks,
LR

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by craig it mangaer

You can setup IPSEC but I would think that you really should look into a Firewall solution and not use the Microsoft capabilities even though I'm sure they could work. The DSL router you have may even have some VPN capabilities which could solve theproblem or create a bigger one (as I've encountered) I have done several remote sites using software and hardware vpn tunnels using Watchguards firewall products. (Hardware works the best) They aren't overly expensive or complicated to setup and provide the added level of security a home and network need with up all the time internet access.

by louis

Thanks, and that's good information. However, can you give me a little more specifics on HOW to set this up. It is a home network. I need to know...
...When I try to set up the VPN on my server through RRAS, it looks/asks me for 2 network cards. 1- connected to my private network and 1 - connected to the internet. However, I only have one.... and that one is connected to my Router which actually connects me to both! How would you suggest I set the VPN up on my server? Do I have to add another network card or can I just use one and keep the configuration set up like I have it now? Thanks for your help!

by countupir

Since you bought the Linksys router you won't be getting great security in the first place. Since this is a question about TS I will disregard how to build a secure environment. Use the Linksys to forward port 3389 to your server. I recommend using DHCP services on your server and giving your server a static address. The rest is up to your Internet connection.

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