[svlug] Hardware implemented VPN

[Philip Martin]

If by 'possible with hardware' you mean 'possible to use an
appliance-like device to abstract some of the more annoying details at
the cost of losing some functionality', then yes.

The VPN device might go behind the DSL modem or replace it, depending
on the exact hardware involved.   The general concept is that a remote
computer is able to use a software application to initiate a
connection, aka "tunnel",  to the VPN device in your office.  Once
connected, the remote computer will generally function as if it was
plugged into a port on your in-office switch.

a search for 'small business VPN' on Google seemed to turn up some
interesting links.

-Philip


On 2/12/07, Skip Evans <skip at bigskypenguin.com> wrote:
> 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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