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Saajid Ismail
Asked: 2009-12-09 09:47:10 +0800 CST

How do I set up a VPN?

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I am a software developer for a small company, and I need to set up a VPN for my office network.

I want to be able to access the office network from home, almost as if I am plugged in directly. I need access to several servers and other network resources. Is it possible to do this?

For example, I work with Subversion, and would like to be able to commit my source code from home, without the need to change repository URLs or stuff around with any other such things. It needs to be completely transparent. I believe that this is what VPN was created for?

How can I set this up for under $150? I don't have a dedicated machine to surrender as a VPN box. However, I do have a Windows Server 2003 box where my source code is sitting. Do I set up VPN on this box, through Windows? Do I need to purchase additional hardware/software? My broadband router supports something called "VPN passthrough".

Thanks in advance.

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3 Answers

  1. go openvpn! you'll need to invest a bit of time but it's worth it. just google for tutorials.

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  2. Best Answer

    You can use the Server 2003 box easily if you are willing to take a little time to configure it:

    Configure a Windows Server 2003 VPN

    How to Setup your Client to Connect to Server

    Basically all there is to it, you setup the configuration in Windows Server 2003, then you configure a 'network connection' on your remote machine. whenever you want to VPN you simply double click the shortcut for the connection you created on your remote machine and it connects you to the server, the server authenticates you and it connects you through PPTP. If you have a firewall/router, port 1723 needs to be open to allow incoming PPTP connections. Furthermore, you could manage the server also by using RDP after you make your VPN connection, simply by typing "MSTSC" in the START > RUN command box. Then type in the IP address or the name of the server and you'll be able to connect to it and see the actual desktop.

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  3. Actually you can do it for free if you have 15 or fewer clients and non-commercial usage. Check out Hamachi:

    https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi2/

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