Basic Architecture

[Jon Carnes]

We really need a lot more details, but here are some options:
- Direct dial: can you get by with 28Kb/s access and demand dial?
- Use the LRP or FreeSwan projects in conjuction with some used PC's at each
end to connect across the internet and run a VPN.

The branch office sounds like it is already connected to the internet.  Is
your HQ office connected to the internet and how?  What resources do you
already have in place?
What are you using for firewalls at each location?  Do you have static
external IP addresses for each site?
What sort of services do you need to share?  What sort of network load will
sharing those resources cause?

Your problem has become a very common one in our time.  There are *many*
solutions, but we need as much detail as possible in order to advise you on
one that will fit your needs, budget, and capabilities.

Jon

On Wednesday 11 April 2001 12:17, Joe Grant wrote:
> This newbie needs help.  I have a new branch office I would like to get
> back to our hq to provide access to our DEC Alpha Server.  This box runs
> proprietary software on top of the OpenVMS OS.  This branch has their own
> client-server network in place with a DSL connection to their ISP.  They do
> not need access to our PDC or exchange server.
>
> A friend tells me I should get a Netopia R9100 router for my side of the
> connection.  Another tells me I will need part or all of a T-1 line to
> connect this router to the web (DSL not available in our area).  I will
> then need a public IP address so this branch and others in the future will
> have a target to connect to.
>
> Is this the best solution or is there a better and maybe less expensive way
> to give this branch access to the DEC?  Any and all help is greatly
> appreciated!
>
> jgrant at stewart.com
>
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