Hale, Jim
Jim.Hale at FleetPride.com
Thu Sep 29 10:17:35 CDT 2005
PS I also bought one of the standalone network hardrives for the data storage for a couple of hundred bucks at Fry's. Works great Jim Hale -----Original Message----- From: Hale, Jim [mailto:Jim.Hale at fleetpride.com] Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 10:09 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT: WAN/VPN network over Broadband I just set up a WAN between my home and my warehouse. The linksys VPN routers are cheap, effective and relatively easy to set up.I found Linksys Networks: The Official Guide, Third Edition by Walter Glenn to be equipment specific and have enough of the "theory" to be useful. While this book does not spend enough time on VPN I found whitepapers on the linksys site that were sufficiently detailed. My biggest problem is the upload speed from my residential cable makes running quickbooks from the warehouse slooow. Hopefully you will not encounter this with commercial grade broadband. Go for It and good luck! Jim Hale -----Original Message----- From: Lavsa, Rich [mailto:Rich_Lavsa at pghcorning.com] Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:09 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: [AccessD] OT: WAN/VPN network over Broadband Hello all, Since this is OT, Personal emails encouraged rich_lavsa at pghcorning.com Looking for a solution that isn't too expensive and do not know where to begin to look as there are so many different routers, services, software packages, etc.. I do some consulting on the side, and have been approached by one of my clients to tie their offices together. They initially had an outside company come in and set up their internet services as well as their network in each location. Since I've taken over, some things have changed and they now have the NEED to have their 2 office networks be as one. So here is what we have... 2 offices connected with Business Grade Cable Broadband Each office is a Workgroup network, no domain exists. (??might be a problem??) Linksys routers (non wireless) It is a Family Doctors Practice so I don't know if HIPPA comes into play with this once they are sharing information over a public network of if we need dedicated private lines because of HIPPA. Anyway, Since I know only enough to be dangerous to a network this would be my first NETWORK CONSULTING gig, I'm doing it for free as a learning experience for me and for them as they have been great clients for me. So here is my question: 1.) Looking for suggestions/white papers, informational sites, books, anything I can do to learn what I need to know to make this happen. 2.) Advice from someone in the know on how to do this. 3.) What equipment do I need? I'm pretty sure I need a firewall on each end with secure VPN capability, but again I've never set up a site to site VPN and therefore I'm a little apprehensive about buying something and not knowing how to set it up, and later finding out I bought the wrong stuff. So if anyone could lend some advice on what equipment to buy and what brands are good for this vs what experiences you might have had either good or bad. Rich -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. As a recipient of this email, you are responsible for screening its contents and the contents of any attachments for the presence of viruses. No liability is accepted for any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email. -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. As a recipient of this email, you are responsible for screening its contents and the contents of any attachments for the presence of viruses. No liability is accepted for any damages caused by any virus transmitted by this email.