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VPN type question

J

JonTom

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I have a network at work and one at home. A laptop travels between them. Both networks have Win2000 Server (acting as file and print servers only) running on pcs ('the servers'), and various workstations, behind simple home-level routers. Servers are on 24/7, workstations only when they are being used, mostly.

Currently I use Remote Desktop to remote into my main workstation when I am on the 'other' network. This has 2 problems: 1) need to leave it on all the time, 2) can't copy a file from remote computer to local computer (i usually end up emailing it or ftping it). But I do like being able to use the apps, etc on that computer so I don't want to completely lose the ability to use Remote Desktop.

How can I 'map' a drive on the server on the 'other' network to my laptop so that it works similarly to how it does while on the LAN? Mainly I want the ability to copy/open a file from the remote server to the local workstation so I can work with it here.

I did some reading about VPN on the net, but the setups seem to assume that the servers are connected directly to the net, and are functioning as the router. Do I need to set them up this way to do this? Can VPN work behind an entry level home router?

I don't really want to spend $$ on this, but I'd consider it if it was the only way.

TIA

Jon
 
For Remote Desktop connection click Options and under the Local Resources tab check Disk Drives. You will get a warning about security related issues but it will make the disk drives available to both computers.

For VPN your assumption is partly correct. The servers do need to be connected to the internet but you can forward the VPN port (23 I think, not 100%) to the server from the router.
 
Just realize file transfers (in my experience) between RDP sessions is PAINFULLY slow. If they're smaller files (under a meg) you should be ok, but if they're bigger... be prepared to wait!
 
No kidding -

marking that checkbox has made DRP itself painfully slow - screen updates take forever (5 secs per scroll click). urgh - back to the drawing board..
 
Wow. I never noticed that the RDP session itself was slow, just the file transfers. One thing I'd check personally (if you're going over the net, not just a LAN) is to make sure you turn down the resolution to at LEAST 24-bit, or 16-bit if you're comfortable with it there). Heck, you could even go to 256 colors if you're on a slower connection.
 
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