SSL VPN

[EvanAdams]

So our little company of 3 people is growing to a fourth in another state. I need to give him access to our hodge podged network. Our network consists of 3 desktops linked up over a switch connected to the internet via a rural wifi connection (pings always 300+ and below DSL speed). SO I am thinking I will setup a VPN and install a RVL200 here and have him either SSL when on the road or have another RVL200 at his office.

Am I correct that if I put one of these routers together he could connect and browse the network (even if slowly) just like he was connected to another port on our switch? Could he see our networked printers and print to them?

 

[EvanAdams]

also because the home office is behind a rural wifi setup for internet access how do I determine if the rural provider allows me to tunnel through our access for VPN and servers?

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: EvanAdams
Am I correct that if I put one of these routers together he could connect and browse the network (even if slowly) just like he was connected to another port on our switch? Could he see our networked printers and print to them?

Yes and yes.

However, you might compare VPN and Remote Desktop (Terminal Server) technology to see which works best for you. Accessing large files can be frustrating across a slow VPN. Which technology is best will depend on what you do with the remote access.

also because the home office is behind a rural wifi setup for internet access how do I determine if the rural provider allows me to tunnel through our access for VPN and servers?

Why not ask your provider?

 

[EvanAdams]

"VPN and Remote Desktop (Terminal Server) technology"

hmmm what is that... google here I come.

And yes I could ask the ISP they are just rather ... unresponsive.