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Domain logon from remote laptop
I want to be able to log on to our SBS2k domain from a laptop from home utilising the full domain security etc i.e. logon as if I am in the office.
I'm using XP Pro on the laptop.
Not even sure if this is possible or where to start.
Many thanks
Pete
I'm using XP Pro on the laptop.
Not even sure if this is possible or where to start.
Many thanks
Pete
SBS has a built-in feature called remote web work place which is secure and ideal for this purpose. This allows you to connect to your desktop and use it as if you were in the office.
Following are 2 webcasts outlining RWW:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833983
http://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032278740&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US
Following are 2 webcasts outlining RWW:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833983
http://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032278740&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US
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AT the moment I only have a single NIC connection between the SBS2k server and the router and the internet connection goes to the router rather than another NIC on the server.
I think I cannot set up a VPN with this config (?)
Another point is that the remote PC connects via a router - does this effect the solution?
Many thanks (so far)
Pete
I think I cannot set up a VPN with this config (?)
Another point is that the remote PC connects via a router - does this effect the solution?
Many thanks (so far)
Pete
You don't need dual NICs to do VPN.
Simply configure the VPN on the SBS server and ensure that the relevant ports are open on the router.
As long as the remote router has VPN pass through, then it should work fine.
Simon.
Simply configure the VPN on the SBS server and ensure that the relevant ports are open on the router.
As long as the remote router has VPN pass through, then it should work fine.
Simon.
Further to Sembee's comments the first link in my post above actually demonstrates setting up the VPN with a single NIC, but as suggested with SBS always best to use the wizards as so many components are interrelated and the wizards will look after this.
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It's statements like this in these support documents that made me assume 2 nics
"This article is specific to an installation of SBS 2000 that has two network adapters. This article does not describe how to configure custom Remote Access Policies or logon scripts.
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But I'll look into it and get back.
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Pete
"This article is specific to an installation of SBS 2000 that has two network adapters. This article does not describe how to configure custom Remote Access Policies or logon scripts.
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But I'll look into it and get back.
Many thanks
Pete
Pete, no question you can configure it with 2 NIC's but there is no need. SBS actually assumes 2 NIC's for most purposes, though it works very well with 1.
Sounds like you need a VPN:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/