VPN help needed

From: Brian Beckers (bbeckers_at_taxrfnd.com)
Date: 02/09/04 

Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 08:56:41 -0600

I have a task that has been given me for which I am having trouble working
out a solution.

While I have quite a bit of LAN experience, my WAN knowledge is rather
limited.

I have a network currently setup as follows:

DSL Internet --> DSL Router

                 DSL Router ---> Hub ---> Server 1
                                    | \--> Workstation
                                    |
                                     \--> Switch ---> Server 2
                                                        \--> 8 Workstations

***** Here's what I *NEED* to be able to do:
1> I have to find a way for people in an office 20 miles away to have a
remote connection to one of the Workstations on Server 2's workgroup.
2> I would like to not purchase any additional software.
3> Both locations have broadband internet connections.
4> I think a VPN connection would work best for this project, but I am
unsure how to set one up, especially through a router.

NOTES:
All computers are new Dell desktops running WinXP Pro with all the latest
service packs and hotfixes installed.
Server 1 and the one workstation HAVE to be a specific workgroup name.
Server 2 and the associated 8 workstations HAVE to be a different specific
workgroup name.
The Router is a 3COM OfficeConnect Secure Router 3CR860-95.
I have two static IP's available for use from my ISP.
The computers on the remote location are all running Windows 2000 Pro and
are part of a domain with an old NT 4.0 server.

I've seen you guys work miracles with other tech problems posed here. I'm
hoping for some of that help to come my way.

Thanks in advance,
Brian Beckers

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