Re: VPN Newbie basic help needed - connect from home office to workoffice.

From: Manjari Bonam [MSFT] (manjarib_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/26/04 

Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 15:35:32 +0530

You can set up a VPN server at your work place and then connect from home.

Look for more info on VPN at

http://www.microsoft.com/vpn 

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- Manjari
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"Paul Holmes" <pholmes@cascades-europe.com> wrote in message
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> OK, I am a total beginner with regard to VPN's.
>
> Here is my problem:-
>
> I would like to connect from home to my works network - to be able to
> access files, network resources as if I am at the office.
>
> My office Network is running Novell netware 5.1
> My office is connected to the internet via a Cisco 1721.
>
> My home is connected to the internet via Cable (Telewest) modem and a
> Netgear Wirless router.
>
> What hardware/ software (preferably software) - as I gather you can
> use either? would you recommend or do I require? (ideally not costing
> a fortune or in fact better still free!)
>
> I am sure I can get hold of all configuration of the Cisco router as I
> have the IP and passwords to telnet to the works router.
>
> I can provide further info. Please, please, please help!!
>
> Who knows I will probably then need help setting it up........
>
> If no-one here can help, can you please point me in the right
> direction!! I have scoured the internet for info - with no success.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Cascades Paperboard
> pholmes@cascades-europe.com
> IT Manager
>
> Mob:+44 (0)7810 791 278
> Tel:  +44 (0)121 505 9806
> Fax: +44 (0)121 505 9811

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