Access LAN over PSTN?

[daryl.j.edwards]

I have a computer connected to a LAN at a remote site with fixed ip
addresses (other devices on the network include a PLC). The only
connection this computer has to the outside world would be through a
modem connected to publin phone lines (PSTN). Is there a way to connect
to this LAN remotely through the modem in the computer? Do I need more
hardware? Do I need to set up a VPN?

FYI: the computer is running XP home, but if necessary this could be
upgraded to XP pro.

 

[Sooner Al [MVP]]

XP can act as a RAS box. Once you connect you could use UltraVNC or if you
upgrade to XP Pro then use Remote Desktop to control the PC.

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[daryl.j.edwards]

Thanks for the reply, your interest is appreciated. I have successfully
used remote desktop and VNC before to _control_ the PC, but that is not
what I want to do this time. I need to have access to the remote LAN as
if it was local - ie be able to browse the remote network, transfer
files, etc (all the operations normally available in a typical local
network)

any ideas for this? from my research, this seems to be called "remote
access", whereas remote desktop and vnc are classified as "remote
control".

thanks!