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RE: Remote networking / VPNs



Absolutely the Vigor's can do this, and it's very simple to set up
&
reliable in operation.

Paul G.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of
> Tim Hawes
> Sent: 22 September 2006 13:51
> To: UKHA_D Group
> Subject: [ukha_d] Remote networking / VPNs
>
> Hi all,
>
> I spend some of my time working in Client offices.
> Some Clients are more relaxed than others regarding internet usage,
> but either way, using their 'net connection for IM & personal
email
> etc. is a bit of a no-no, and some are blocking it anyway.
>
> What I think I need is some sort of VPN (?) connection back to my home
> office. I've seen routers that support "VPN pass-through"
but I'm not
> sure this is best since I don't want to leave another PC on 24/7 just
> so I can pick up my email if I'm out & about with my laptop. Are
there
> "reasonably priced" routers that can be the host of a VPN?
Can the
> Vigors do this? I tried reading the specs but they lost me after a
> while... What terminology should I be using in my searches?
>
> Or, maybe I should just get the Vario II with Web & Walk Pro,
connect
> the laptop via that and be done with it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim.
>
>
>
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