Vpn

Ben1642 · 11-20-2007, 09:57 AM

VPN

What is it exactly and how do I set it up so I can access my computer whilst I'm on the road?

AdmnPower · 11-20-2007, 02:03 PM

Well you could setup just a remote desktop connection with an FTP client running on your computer so you can access it from the road. But what a VPN does is creates a virtual link between your computer and you (virtual private network). It essentially tricks your computer into thinking that you are on the same network (subnet) as the other computer connected to a private network. I know a program like hamachi (not sure on the spelling) does VPNs so you might try playing with that.

patrickv · 11-20-2007, 02:16 PM

like Admnpower said, it's just a simple protocol which which allow you to access other network(s) and it's resources.
There must be a VPN server on the network you are accessing for that to work

tremmor · 11-22-2007, 05:38 PM

Would i be correct in assuming this would be a safe way for setting up remote software for say a dental office with remote access?
I was using Primedius webtunnel but for email and setting up a private server for access for family and pictures from previous cruises. Primedius has discontinued for what ever reason. I found a vpn i might be interested in.
Any suggestions?

11-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ben1642 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Vpn VPN What is it exactly and how do I set it up so I can access my computer whilst I'm on the road?

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AdmnPower VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,168	Well you could setup just a remote desktop connection with an FTP client running on your computer so you can access it from the road. But what a VPN does is creates a virtual link between your computer and you (virtual private network). It essentially tricks your computer into thinking that you are on the same network (subnet) as the other computer connected to a private network. I know a program like hamachi (not sure on the spelling) does VPNs so you might try playing with that. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 ghz 4 gig DDR 2 800 Sapphire Radeon 3870 X2 250 gig Seagate Barracuda Windows Vista

11-20-2007, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,442	like Admnpower said, it's just a simple protocol which which allow you to access other network(s) and it's resources. There must be a VPN server on the network you are accessing for that to work __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2

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11-22-2007, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
tremmor Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 605	Would i be correct in assuming this would be a safe way for setting up remote software for say a dental office with remote access? I was using Primedius webtunnel but for email and setting up a private server for access for family and pictures from previous cruises. Primedius has discontinued for what ever reason. I found a vpn i might be interested in. Any suggestions?