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blkdragon201   08-04-2009 at 05:57:08 PM

I want to setup a basic VPN so that i can access my data remotly when i'm not at work. I currently am thinking of having a NAS and have some files stored onto that through my LAN at work. But i want to be able to save/retreive files from that network storage, such as a CAD file, so i can play with it at home instead of being at the office to do that.
So i ask..what would be the best way to access this info and edit it remotly?? Would setting up a VPN be easiest? if so could someone point me in the right direction as to where to start looking for info on this?
Thanks,

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Catsrules   08-16-2009 at 08:53:26 AM

VPN would definitely work for what you want, but i am not sure if it would be the easiest to set up/access I believe you would need a special router or a dedicated PC or other dedicated device to make it work.

But the easiest and cheapest way in my opinion is using 3ed party programs. such as drop box http://www.getdropbox.com they give you 2 GB free of online storage. and you can access you files anytime anywhere.

The next way i would do it if you don't want drop box would be FTP if you NAS drive supports it.

If you are relay set on VPN solution. I use Hamachi it is all software VPN so you just install it. No special Hardware required. But they want money if you are using it for work. (This will not be able to access your NAS drive. Just the computer you install it on to)

If you want to know how to set any of this up i can help

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jusin   08-24-2009 at 10:49:47 AM

Hi,

You can connect by VPN as this can be done through VPDN that is virtual private dial-up network, it is a user to LAN connection which is used by company if their employees need to get connected to the private network from wherever they want.

Thanks!! :)

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Zenthar   08-25-2009 at 02:26:01 AM

Depending how "transparent" you want this to be, maybe you could just setup an SFTP (Secure FTP) server behind your router and do port-forwarding.

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jusin   09-01-2009 at 01:16:28 PM

Hi,

As there are lot of free FTP programs that can serves you the best, as here are some programs that you can uise as per your requirement,

Core FTP Lite is a windows FTP Client that supports downloading and uploading of directories and files also transfer bandwidth control etc.

According to me, This is the best.


Thanks!! :)

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Zenthar   09-01-2009 at 03:34:13 PM

If possible, I would highly advise using SFTP over FTP as FTP doesn't use any encryption either for the data stream or the transmission of username/password. Therefore, anyone interception the login packet would have access to your FTP.

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jusin   09-10-2009 at 10:43:06 AM

Exactly, that is why I always use FTP for my data transfer, as does not harm my data.

I prefer to use this as through this your data is secured.


Thanks!! :)

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