Re: Could I have your suggestions?

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"Cyphos" <mweichert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Sorry that I haven't responded till now, I've been doing a lot of
> reading and such wanting to know more of what I'm saying/asking before
> responding.
>
> I think I understand most of the questions that I asked before. What I
> am still not 100% sure of is, what specific advantage does setting up a
> DHCP server and using that server to hand clients over VPN ip
> addresses... it just seems like extra bandwidth being taken up to me.
> But, I've heard by many people that this is the way to go, so I trust
> that it's the right decision. However, when implementing this - I know
> the boss is going to ask "why do we need this?"
>
> Next, about the VPN connection - my budget is rather limited. There are
> 6 offices, with approximately 3 computers at each office. I have found
> this device:
>
> http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10026030&catid=
>
> If I have one of these routers are each office (including the main
> office), will this work?
>
> Thanks,
> Cyp.
>

DHCP has very little overhead. I would not worry about DHCP's bandwidth
usage in your environment. Simply state to your boss that DHCP automatically
assigns IP Configuration (not just and address) to clients. This eases
administration of the network. If anything should need to be changed in the
clients IP configuration; the change can be made on the DHCP server instead
of manually visiting each client and making the changes. In the end saving
money in support.

Since your budget is rather limited the linksys vpn endpoint would allow you
to connect via point to point vpn. However I would use this device at the
main office.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Product_C2%26cid%3D1118334819584&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

and then the one you originally posted for your branches. Read Gateway to
Gateway VPN in user guide for the product above. This device supports up to
30 VPN Tunnels and will allow the Gateway to Gateway or Client to Gateway
VPN. If you have mobile users this would allow them to connect via linksys
VPN software.

psg


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