Re: LogMeIn or something else ?

["ofthefuture" <ofthefuture@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Davey

I've used Logmein Free version for a few years now and it would be
fine for what you want to do and seems secure enough too.  So much
easier than messing around with VPN's and also works perfectly cross
platform now for those of us on Mac's who are also managing windows
boxes ;)

J



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Davey B" <db1001ster@...> wrote:
>
> Need a solution to access my home network from the internet - standard
> windows XP/ Vista / server 2003 and one Ubuntu box (although not too
> fussed about connecting to this). Netgear RangeMax router DG834PN. I
> don't have a static IP address (real internet) but the dhcp address
> the router picks up from my ISP doesn't change very often.
>
> I'd initially only connect via my laptop -  but this would be via
> public / hotel wifi (not a known static address - so I'd have to
> configure the router to allow in from anywhere) so I could install
> whatever software would be required for secure access then perhaps use
> remote desktop to get to the boxes for checking the status of home
> when I'm away.
>
> Don't need sound from the remote (home) end or file sync  - just the
> abilty to manage the boxes - check for patches etc.
>
> I was looking at "logmein free" as a solution. Anyone like
to suggest
> anything else ?.
> Happy to spend some cash to do this if it makes it a more secure way
> of opening up the network to the internet.
>
> ta.
>
> Davey
>



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