[svlug] Hardware implemented VPN

[Skip Evans]

Hey all,

I would very much like to set up a VPN so I could 
mount the server drives here from remote locations 
as I do here in the office from the workstations.

I had always assumed this was done with software 
with something like OpenVPN, but now I see this is 
possible with hardware using VPN capable routers?

Here in the office we have a typical business DSL 
like through Qwest with an Actiontec DSL modem. 
The modem plugs into a 16 port switch and all 
machines in the office plug into that.

Today I was looking the Netopia web site but 
couldn't really get a feel for how I would go 
about facilitating VPN with the equipment I saw there.

Am I correct in thinking that a Netopia or 
comparable unit would replace the Actiontec and 
have settings to allow for VPN?

I've been doing some Googling but not found any 
resources that explain how our LAN might be hooked 
up to allow for VPN.

If anyone could point me toward some resources it 
would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Skip

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Skip Evans
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Butte, Montana 59701
406-782-2240
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