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Help!!!! 
Trying to setup a simple VPN 
 
I have 10 pcs and a 2003 SBS running active directory and file sharing connected to one hub. 
 
I have this hub then connected to a Cisco Pix firewall. &nbsp;I am trying to setup VPN. 
 
This is the solution I am proposing.... 
 
Install a second Network Card in the Server and run the cable straight to the Pix Firewall bypassing the hub. &nbsp;Assign the new NIC one of the static IP address provided by my ISP and run the Remote Access Wizard for VPN on the 2003 server. 
 
Does this sound like a viable solution? &nbsp;I have been reading about VPN setups and I haven't seen a setup that uses the main server for the the network also as the VPN server. &nbsp;Don't know if what I am proposing is secure or the correct way to do it. &nbsp;Read about some DMZs and stuff..... &nbsp; Any advice would be greatly appreciated. &nbsp;Thank you. 
 
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Help!!!!
Trying to setup a simple VPN

I have 10 pcs and a 2003 SBS running active directory and file sharing connected to one hub.

I have this hub then connected to a Cisco Pix firewall.  I am trying to setup VPN.

This is the solution I am proposing....

Install a second Network Card in the Server and run the cable straight to the Pix Firewall bypassing the hub.  Assign the new NIC one of the static IP address provided by my ISP and run the Remote Access Wizard for VPN on the 2003 server.

Does this sound like a viable solution?  I have been reading about VPN setups and I haven't seen a setup that uses the main server for the the network also as the VPN server.  Don't know if what I am proposing is secure or the correct way to do it.  Read about some DMZs and stuff.....   Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

Here is a diagram

10 PCs      2003 SBS
 |__________|   |
           |            |
         hub          |
           |______ |
                   |
              cisco pix

 

Simple VPN solutions question?

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.

Networking

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