A Sort of Networking question..

Stormhammer · 11-01-2005, 03:01 AM

I'm not sure where I should have posted this, or if it's even possible.

My question is this. Is there any software that allows for the creation of a virtual lan?

For example, I'd like to be able to play games with my friend, and have him be able to access my files and vice versa.

I really don't know if this is possible, or even what it is really if it is.

Thanks in advance.

**JamesO** · 11-01-2005, 04:24 AM

VPN (Virtual Private Network) software is what you are referring to. Usually you need a special router that supports VPN and some routers require you purchase a separate VPN software module to access the VPN. Usually around $50 for the VPN module.

JamesO

11-01-2005, 03:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stormhammer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10 OS: XP	A Sort of Networking question.. I'm not sure where I should have posted this, or if it's even possible. My question is this. Is there any software that allows for the creation of a virtual lan? For example, I'd like to be able to play games with my friend, and have him be able to access my files and vice versa. I really don't know if this is possible, or even what it is really if it is. Thanks in advance.

11-01-2005, 04:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
JamesO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Posts: 2,289 OS: 98SE, W2k Pro, XP Pro	VPN (Virtual Private Network) software is what you are referring to. Usually you need a special router that supports VPN and some routers require you purchase a separate VPN software module to access the VPN. Usually around $50 for the VPN module. JamesO Last edited by JamesO; 11-01-2005 at 04:26 AM.