network 2 pc's in different states

[waitman]

I need to network two computers together that are in different states, so that I can share and access the same files through sage accounting. Currently I am using GO TO and obviously only one person can use a file at one time. I have purchased the sage multi-server license, which supports windows server and peer to peer. I don't want to have to add a dedicated server for only two computers because of the cost. Could someone maybe give me feedback on what to look at for my situation?
I have experience setting up home networks, but I have never tried anything like this and Not sure what to look into for this situation. Thanks in advance for any pointers, links or other info you can provide.
waitman

 

[Fardringle]

You need a VPN connection that will allow you to map network drives between the computers over the Internet. A dedicated VPN connection using routers is a little more difficult to set up at first but is generally more reliable and less hassle to use. A software VPN solution like Hamachi would also work.

 

[arch113]

You need a VPN connection that will allow you to map network drives between the computers over the Internet. A dedicated VPN connection using routers is a little more difficult to set up at first but is generally more reliable and less hassle to use. A software VPN solution like Hamachi would also work.

Agreed... Do NOT just open port 139 and access shares that way (I think most ISP block that anyway).

Remember, accessing the remote files may be SLOW, limited by the uplink on either end.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Site to site VPN would be the least trouble, but not necessarily the lowest cost, pick up a pair of ASA 5505 with 10 user licenses for under $1000 and you will be set.

 

[waitman]

I think Hamachi might fit the bill. $199 a year though for just 2 pc's. Thanks everyone for the input!

 

[Fardringle]

Is this for a business or personal/non-profit use? Hamachi does have an annual fee for business use (up to 256 computers) but is free for personal use (up to 16 computers in a non-profit organization). https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/licensing.aspx

 

[waitman]

Is this for a business or personal/non-profit use? Hamachi does have an annual fee for business use (up to 256 computers) but is free for personal use (up to 16 computers in a non-profit organization). https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/licensing.aspx

This is for business, only 2 to 3 clients though max.

 

[Nothinman]

Agreed... Do NOT just open port 139 and access shares that way (I think most ISP block that anyway).

Remember, accessing the remote files may be SLOW, limited by the uplink on either end.

139 is legacy anyway, it's been 445 for quite some time now. But with the way MS RPC works it's a PITA to get working over a restricted network anyway.

 

[arch113]

139 is legacy anyway, it's been 445 for quite some time now. But with the way MS RPC works it's a PITA to get working over a restricted network anyway.

I knew that, slipped my mind at the time.... Also shows how old I am or how young I'm not

 

[Emulex]

pair of dd-wrt routers can do PPTP router to router quite well.

 

[kenzo]

You would be better off implementing a terminal server server running SAGE that all the users can get to over the Internet. Opening Sage across a VPN connection will be painfully slow.