I haven't setup a VPN, but I've used a number of them. The VPN server software and/or hardware would be setup at your business so at home you will just have the laptop with the client software. If you have a static IP DSL, you should have no problem with any VPN vendor. Dynamic IP's (and PPPoE especially) are not supported by all VPNs so if that is what your DSL service will be, make sure your VPN will negotiate correctly with that type of connection. Most newer systems will since that is the connection which most employees have at their own homes.
At home, the only thing you have to ensure is that your router allows the computers to make a proper VPN connection. Most do have options to allow or block access. I use a LInksys and in the advanced management screen you can turn off or on IPSEC pass through (and a few other different 'protocols'). Maybe someone else can provide details on the VPN vendors. HTH. ~ta ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: David Boag <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Will the VPN set-up complicate an otherwise simple router network i.e. my >plan was to set up a router/hub combo to direct communication traffic. Will >the fact that I'm setting up a VPN affect this simplicity? > >Thanks all. >-- > >Dave Boag >[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
