How to set up a remote PC/VPN? - Page 2

1031982 · 10th Feb 2006, 06:34 PM

Unfortunately, that might be too difficult for the person to use. (To put it simply, I need it to be idiot proof. This person recently learned that E-Mail can be sent to many people at once, and they use AOL.)

hyper_raider · 10th Feb 2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1031982

Unfortunately, that might be too difficult for the person to use. (To put it simply, I need it to be idiot proof. This person recently learned that E-Mail can be sent to many people at once, and they use AOL.)

Then setting up VPN would have been even more complicating becos you will need to use the VPN client. In my opinion FTP would be the best option, all you need to do is setup the FTP server and then you can write a simple documentation on how to FTP into the server

1031982 · 10th Feb 2006, 07:14 PM

Yes, but a VPN client can be automated. If something doesn’t work, I get called. So, I just sent an E-Mail explaining the situation. Plus, I don’t think they want to go through the costs of getting one set up now. It was an idea, but because it won’t work out (easily) then it will most likely be dropped. Thanks for the info and help.

fyire · 12th Feb 2006, 10:05 PM

PPTP type of VPNs r likely the most idiot proof I guess. The client's already available by default on Windows. There's a wizard available to help u set it up too (although I would personally prefer to use some other types of VPN lar)

Falcone · 16th Feb 2006, 01:52 PM

I'm thinking of setting VPN in my homes too....my friend recommended this

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...s itorWrapper

due to my budget i'm only considering this...

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...s itorWrapper

AAY · 25th Feb 2006, 09:02 AM

Just keep Googling...who knows, you might find some possible programs to use

.

SSL-Explorer: A web-based VPN server. Still in beta, but looks very promising.

OpenVPN: Looks pretty interesting. Might be a little more involved to set up compared to SSL-Explorer though.

There should be a few more programs out there that you can make use of. An alternative is to get the client PC upgraded to XP Pro and just use Remote Desktop.

slash · 28th Feb 2006, 12:30 PM

i used VPN before, when i was staying at NTU hostel. forgot wat program i used. lemme search

slash · 28th Feb 2006, 12:39 PM

something wrong wif my firefox. clicking the edit button wont work.
anyway, the program is tightvnc. http://www.tightvnc.com/
hmm... i read your post again, and its not actually what i thought it was (was speed reading).
u might wanna give hamachi a try, since u wanna share a folder.

AAY · 28th Feb 2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slash

something wrong wif my firefox. clicking the edit button wont work.
anyway, the program is tightvnc. http://www.tightvnc.com/
hmm... i read your post again, and its not actually what i thought it was (was speed reading).
u might wanna give hamachi a try, since u wanna share a folder.

TightVNC is not a VPN solution. It is a remote control solution and does not encrypt any of the client-server data unless you tunnel it yourself using something like stunnel.

10th Feb 2006, 06:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	Unfortunately, that might be too difficult for the person to use. (To put it simply, I need it to be idiot proof. This person recently learned that E-Mail can be sent to many people at once, and they use AOL.) __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

10th Feb 2006, 07:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	Yes, but a VPN client can be automated. If something doesn’t work, I get called. So, I just sent an E-Mail explaining the situation. Plus, I don’t think they want to go through the costs of getting one set up now. It was an idea, but because it won’t work out (easily) then it will most likely be dropped. Thanks for the info and help. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

16th Feb 2006, 01:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Falcone Official Mascot Creator Join Date: 18 Dec 2002 Location: Kay El, Em Wai Posts: 3,197 Reputation: 1705 Rep Power: 26	I'm thinking of setting VPN in my homes too....my friend recommended this http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...s itorWrapper due to my budget i'm only considering this... http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...s itorWrapper __________________ I'm a noob, my photos sucks, but if you can live with that... http://www.pumpkinproject.com/ Flickr

28th Feb 2006, 12:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
slash Just Started Join Date: 16 Mar 2003 Posts: 60 Reputation: 14 Rep Power: 0	i used VPN before, when i was staying at NTU hostel. forgot wat program i used. lemme search __________________ The story of life is over quicker than the blink of an eye. The story of love is hello and goodbye. Until we meet again -JimiHendrix - Barton 2500 (1.875v@240x9) \| SLK800 + Tornado@7v - DFI Infinity NFII Ultra (stock bios, cpc off) - 2x512mb KVR D-43 (2.9v@3-3-3-11) - 6600GT \| Enlight 420W \| LG 4167B \| Maxtor 40GB x2 + Maxtor Sata 200GB - WD 250GB (dying...) - Samsung 750s \| Razor Diamondback \| Razer eXactMat \| MS Office Keyboard - Edifier M3300 \| Technics RP-F290

28th Feb 2006, 12:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
slash Just Started Join Date: 16 Mar 2003 Posts: 60 Reputation: 14 Rep Power: 0	something wrong wif my firefox. clicking the edit button wont work. anyway, the program is tightvnc. http://www.tightvnc.com/ hmm... i read your post again, and its not actually what i thought it was (was speed reading). u might wanna give hamachi a try, since u wanna share a folder. __________________ The story of life is over quicker than the blink of an eye. The story of love is hello and goodbye. Until we meet again -JimiHendrix - Barton 2500 (1.875v@240x9) \| SLK800 + Tornado@7v - DFI Infinity NFII Ultra (stock bios, cpc off) - 2x512mb KVR D-43 (2.9v@3-3-3-11) - 6600GT \| Enlight 420W \| LG 4167B \| Maxtor 40GB x2 + Maxtor Sata 200GB - WD 250GB (dying...) - Samsung 750s \| Razor Diamondback \| Razer eXactMat \| MS Office Keyboard - Edifier M3300 \| Technics RP-F290

12th Feb 2006, 10:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
fyire I'm a regular Join Date: 15 Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 350 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 5	PPTP type of VPNs r likely the most idiot proof I guess. The client's already available by default on Windows. There's a wizard available to help u set it up too (although I would personally prefer to use some other types of VPN lar)

25th Feb 2006, 09:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
AAY ARP Reviewer Join Date: 1 Sep 2004 Posts: 334 Reputation: 256 Rep Power: 7	Just keep Googling...who knows, you might find some possible programs to use . SSL-Explorer: A web-based VPN server. Still in beta, but looks very promising. OpenVPN: Looks pretty interesting. Might be a little more involved to set up compared to SSL-Explorer though. There should be a few more programs out there that you can make use of. An alternative is to get the client PC upgraded to XP Pro and just use Remote Desktop.