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Best Configuration for remote site access sbs 2003 and VPN router RV042
Current Conditions
Main site
Single static IP -> cable modem -> SBS 2003 -> 2 NICs one to internal, one to modem
Remote site
Single static IP -> cable modem -> VPN RV042 -> 2 computers individually connecting with SBS's VPN
I would like the Remote site to connect through the VPN Router to the main site using a site to site with a second VPN RV042.
In my searches I haven't found or have gotten conflicting information on the best / most secure way to configure my setup.
Should the VPN router be connected directly to the internal network via the internal switch? This seems like the easiest solution as the VPN tunnel is just extending my internal network but it also feels like I'm locking a door and opening a window.
I have an unused NIC card on the server.
The server is running ISA 2004.
My VPN experience includes running the VPN wizard in SBS so I really want to make sure I've set it up right and safe the first time out.
Thanks for the assistance.
Main site
Single static IP -> cable modem -> SBS 2003 -> 2 NICs one to internal, one to modem
Remote site
Single static IP -> cable modem -> VPN RV042 -> 2 computers individually connecting with SBS's VPN
I would like the Remote site to connect through the VPN Router to the main site using a site to site with a second VPN RV042.
In my searches I haven't found or have gotten conflicting information on the best / most secure way to configure my setup.
Should the VPN router be connected directly to the internal network via the internal switch? This seems like the easiest solution as the VPN tunnel is just extending my internal network but it also feels like I'm locking a door and opening a window.
I have an unused NIC card on the server.
The server is running ISA 2004.
My VPN experience includes running the VPN wizard in SBS so I really want to make sure I've set it up right and safe the first time out.
Thanks for the assistance.
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Keith Alabaster
just to clarify, the SBS server is fine with three nics but you can no longer use the SBS wizards effectively - you would have to make all changes manually.
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