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best small VPN - 3 users at the same time

Hi All,

I need remote access to my network server for 3-5 users. The problem is that they may all be on the remote access at the same time. What would be the best way to do this.
I have Server2008r2. My router and network skills are good. I usually remote access people using
Teamviewer PC to PC. The problem is the staff is using laptops and docking stations. They take the laptops home to connect back to the office. Any ideas?
Thanks, Randy

tankergoblin

Do you use firewall in your office network? if yes what firewall you are using.
If no and you are looking for a budget vpn maybe you can try this

http://www.dlink.com/us/en/business-solutions/security/services-routers/dir-140l
http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Business_Products/DIR/DIR%20140L/Manual/DIR_140L_Manual_v100_EN_US.pdf
http://www.speedguide.net/routers/d-link-dir-140l-broadband-vpn-router-3319&print=friendly

John

I have seen D-Link work but I prefer (and my clients use) Cisco RVxx series hardware VPN routers (economical) or Juniper Netscreen (more users and more expensive). Both of these facilitate built-in IPsec which is very good for security and split tunneling.

Matt Rudgley

For that number of users I'd usually recommend something like a Draytek Vigor 2830. Nice and Easy to configure and the IPSEC VPN's pretty solid.

RandyTech

ASKER

Can you have multiple remote users accessing server at the same time without PC's being in the office to host the connections?

Matt Rudgley

RandyTech - Yes the VPN allows you to connect directly from the machine establishing the VPN (eg the one at home).

John

Can you have multiple remote users accessing server at the same time without PC's being in the office to host the connections? <-- True of the brands I suggested as well as the one above.

With hardware VPN, you don't even need a Server to host VPN.

RandyTech

ASKER

Are you saying that the VPN router logs them in and you then point the mapped drive to Data on the server?

John

You connect to a VPN router and then you map drives as you normally do.

RandyTech

ASKER

so the router authenticates the user and gives access to the mapped drive.
And multiple users can login to the router at the same time.
Is the Cisco (old name Linksys) router easy to setup?

John

VPN can have a dozen or more settings that all have to be correct. If you have never done it before, you normally need consulting help to get it going.

gives access to the mapped drive. <-- The server does this.

multiple users can login to the router at the same time <-- Yes, but you need to check the brand you use.

RandyTech

ASKER

so you would recommend the Cisco RVxx series

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John

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John

@RandyTech - Thank you and I was happy to help.