Need to create a simple WAN...need advice

mshaneweaver · 02-23-2008, 02:28 PM

I have three car lots that all have high speed internet connection. I would like to set them all up to connect to one lot that has a server running management software. I would like to share that software across all the lots. I have attempted to set up an extended wifi network but because of distance and geography that has failed. Can someone tell me how best to do this? I was thinking of VPN but would like some information on how to do that if it is the best option. Thanks in advance!

Shane

johnwill · 02-23-2008, 05:19 PM

I think a VPN router at each location would be the answer here. http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=5455739789B02

mshaneweaver · 02-23-2008, 11:01 PM

Do you have experience using those? I was thinking along the lines of building a small computer running as a VPN server at the main location. You think this would be a simpler way of achieving the goal? If you have used these in the past, can you give a little advice on set up, etc?

Thanks!

Shane

johnwill · 02-25-2008, 07:10 AM

I didn't set them up myself, but I have a customer that uses them, and they're pretty happy with the results. I think you'll find it's a lot cleaner than having a computer running, and should be more trouble-free.

02-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
mshaneweaver Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP Pro	Need to create a simple WAN...need advice I have three car lots that all have high speed internet connection. I would like to set them all up to connect to one lot that has a server running management software. I would like to share that software across all the lots. I have attempted to set up an extended wifi network but because of distance and geography that has failed. Can someone tell me how best to do this? I was thinking of VPN but would like some information on how to do that if it is the best option. Thanks in advance! Shane

02-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,126 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Need to create a simple WAN...need advice I think a VPN router at each location would be the answer here. http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=5455739789B02 __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-23-2008, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
mshaneweaver Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP Pro	Re: Need to create a simple WAN...need advice Do you have experience using those? I was thinking along the lines of building a small computer running as a VPN server at the main location. You think this would be a simpler way of achieving the goal? If you have used these in the past, can you give a little advice on set up, etc? Thanks! Shane

02-25-2008, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,126 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Need to create a simple WAN...need advice I didn't set them up myself, but I have a customer that uses them, and they're pretty happy with the results. I think you'll find it's a lot cleaner than having a computer running, and should be more trouble-free. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience