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23 March 2009

Limitations of a VPN

1. VPNs require detailed understanding of network security issues and careful installation / configuration to ensure sufficient protection on a public network like the Internet.

2. The reliability and performance of an Internet-based VPN is not under an organization's direct control. Instead, the solution relies on an ISP and their quality of service.

3. Historically, VPN products and solutions from different vendors have not always been compatible due to issues with VPN technology standards. Attempting to mix and match equipment may cause technical problems, and using equipment from one provider may not give as great a cost savings.

09 March 2009

SETTING UP VPN

Setup VPN Server on Windows 2003 Server

1.To access VPN from the remote site such as home
you need to follow few steps.

2.In Windows XP, Click start, choose my network places,
and select view network connections.

3.Click creates a new connection to start a new connection wizard. Click next.

4.In network connection type select the option connect to
network at my workplace and click next.

5.Now select the option for Virtual Private Network and click next.

6. In connection name for company name assign the name
of organization to which you log in.

Internet Connection Sharing

Internet Connection Sharing | ICS | Internet Share | How to share internet on network Internet Connection Sharing is a built-in feature of Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. If you have private network at your school or office. ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) is best feature to share internet on your private network. ICS shares every protocol and service to the client computers provided by ISP. Some ISPs provide SMTP server access and some not so exact services and protocol will forward to the client computers.

Here are steps for share internet connection using ICS.

-Set your LAN (Connected Network Card with Private Network) IP as 192.168.0.1

-Open internet connection properties

-Select Advanced Tab

-Click and check on "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection"