If they can't use or a VPN solution is not viable you could look into a virtual modem bank from a telco that services your area. I used this as a solution for a customer that needed dial-up access. Basically you buy say 50-100 virtual modem lines(unless of course you think all 500 remote users will be on simultaneously, this should give you a modem line/remote user ratio of 10-1 to 5-1). The telco handles the calls and you can give a single number to your remote users. They route this traffic to your router/access server where you handle the authentication and access, usually thru an ATM pipe. However, I would recommend trying a VPN solution solution if possible first.
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