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VPN Tunnel?

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ChaosPhoenix

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I've been looking around at ways to connect two remote computers together (FTP, SSH) and have come to trying to setup a VPN network. I have no experience with VPN or anything related, so this may be way over my head. But that's what I want to know, is it? Is it something a new-to-VPN user can get learn with some basic learning?
If so, any help/links would be greatly appreciated.
I'm using Windows XP Home.
 
In general.

What's a VPN? - Virtual Private Networks

These are secured private network connections, built on top of publicly-accessible infrastructure, such as the Internet or the public telephone network. VPN typically employ some combination of encryption, digital certificates, strong user authentication and access control to provide security to the traffic they carry. It usually provides connectivity to many machines behind a gateway or firewall.( http://vpn.shmoo.com )

VPN is based on very strong encryption and certificate. It needs a lot of power to perform well.

It is possible to set the server with software (see one of the links below), but if both Server and client are done in software it would work very Slowwww. Most businesses have a VPN appliance that executes the VPN server side in its own hardware. Doing so enable employees to connect to work using VPN fast.

Most Cable/DSL Routers are VPN through I.e. the Router allows the VPN to pass through but does not actually participate in the process. If VPN is really important you should consider buying a Router that is actually a VPN end. I.e. your Router is also a VPN server.

Example: Linksys: WRV54G - Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router.">http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=565</a>

Connecting to VPN
Link: Microsoft takes on VPN.

VPN Software server
Link to: Configure Windows XP Professional to be a VPN server.


For casual remote and file transfer there is a way avoid VPN all together by using an encrypted Remote Control and file transfer program.

Link to: Ultr@VNC (Remote Control for your Network/Internet) - Installation, and Settings

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