LAN stuff

Linksys EF4116

Linksys SR216

Same, except the first switch is smaller but also can be wall or rack mounted. The second switch is rack mountable.
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Linksys BEFSX41
This device uses IPSec to connect into a VPN Concentrator. Connect Home to Office.


Linksys BEFVP41

This is a VPN Concentrator. This would be at the office, hooked up with external IP address and your End-Point would need configured to tunnel to this.



I'm a big fan of the last two. I was thinking about picking up the end point and using it at home to maintain a constant VPN to work. I was also thinking about picking these up for the people we have working at home or small remote offices that use cable lines. This would be a cheaper and easier solution than setting up Cisco's VPN client.

Highly recommend the End Point/Concentrator too. Configuration is a matter of picking your settings, encryption type, etc. Match them up and save. Should be on your way. Probably takes less than 1 hour to get both set up.

You'll want the concentrator unless you have Win2k3 Server that you can set up to host your VPN.. It'd be easier to just use the Linksys Concentrator.

The end-point is optional. If you picked up some software that would allow you to configure IPSec and dial VPN, it would be fine. This piece of hardware would keep a constant connection.

I'm sure you can find some open VPN IPSec software to use off google.

PCAnywhere will only work if you have a public IP address or you're accessing it from the same network, ie you're on VPN. You don't want to have a public IP address sitting there with the option of PCAnywhere available..