serious advice needed!

I hope I can get some help here.

House: xppro (sp1) laptop connected through an adsl modem/router. zonealarm
(free) and ICF. dynamic IP

office: xppro (sp1) desktop on peer to peer network, again through adsl
modem/router (same make/model) and again with zonealarm and ICF. Static IP

everythings working fine.

So, how do I set about being able to connect to my office network and run an
application from home without impairing security?

beaver

In article <ci51g2$g6o$(E-Mail Removed)>, "brushes"
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> I hope I can get some help here.
>
> House: xppro (sp1) laptop connected through an adsl modem/router. zonealarm
> (free) and ICF. dynamic IP
>
> office: xppro (sp1) desktop on peer to peer network, again through adsl
> modem/router (same make/model) and again with zonealarm and ICF. Static IP
>
> everythings working fine.
>
> So, how do I set about being able to connect to my office network and run an
> application from home without impairing security?
>
You need to investigate VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) - not something
I know anything about, but as you don't seem to have any other replies
yet it's at least a starting point for you.

brushes wrote:

> House: xppro (sp1) laptop connected through an adsl modem/router. zonealarm
> (free) and ICF. dynamic IP
>
> office: xppro (sp1) desktop on peer to peer network, again through adsl
> modem/router (same make/model) and again with zonealarm and ICF. Static IP
>
> everythings working fine.
>
> So, how do I set about being able to connect to my office network and run an
> application from home without impairing security?

There are two approaches:

1. Set up your office network so you can connect a machine to it from
outside as if you were in the office. One way to do this is to use a
Virtual Private Network (VPN). I use a Draytek Vigor touter in an
office, as it directly supports VPN (other routers pass through the
commands, so you can run VPN software). Google term: VPN

2. Use remote control software (e.g., UltraVNC for Windows, or RealVNC
for most platforms) to control a machine which is connected to your
office network. You can do this over a VPN for additional security
(someone sniffing packets can pick up your password over an open
connection). Google terms: VNC, UltraVNC

Both of these approaches work very well.

Best wishes,
--
Michael Salem

"brushes" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:ci51g2$g6o$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I hope I can get some help here.
>
> House: xppro (sp1) laptop connected through an adsl modem/router.
zonealarm
> (free) and ICF. dynamic IP
>
> office: xppro (sp1) desktop on peer to peer network, again through adsl
> modem/router (same make/model) and again with zonealarm and ICF. Static IP
>
> everythings working fine.
>
> So, how do I set about being able to connect to my office network and run
an
> application from home without impairing security?
>
> beaver
>
thanks to both of you, I am now digesting!

B