Networking thru the Internet

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Bob L.

Hi:

I want to know if I can make a specific hard drive on my PC available
through the net so my daughter in college can have access to that
particular
hard drive.

Thank you.

Bob Lally
 
Hi:

I want to know if I can make a specific hard drive on my PC available
through the net so my daughter in college can have access to that
particular
hard drive.
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Yes, you setup a VPN between the two computers. Depending on her access
at the university she may not be able to do a VPN.

You could host the files on a FTP site and allow her to access them
through FPT.

Allowing connections to your computer, via the internet, is a bad idea
unless you know how to lock down the computer and now to setup a real
firewall.
 
pcbutts1 said:
CyberStalker stop stalking me.
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Look, you posted WRONG INFORMATION. If you can't get it right, expect
those that can to correct you. As you've not done much to help anyone,
except tell them to violate the groups standards for posting.

VNC is not a FILE SHARING application - do you understand now?
 
Leythos:

Thanks for the info. I ran an FTP server for a number of years and could
use that method. But, I thought it would easier to just share a hard
drive
through the net.

I know about VPN, Virtual Private Networks, but isn't there a way I could
do
this with windows XP and not install any additional hardware and software?
I'll check some of the search engines.

Thanks again.

Bob Lally
 
Leythos:

Thanks for the info. I ran an FTP server for a number of years and could
use that method. But, I thought it would easier to just share a hard
drive
through the net.

I know about VPN, Virtual Private Networks, but isn't there a way I could
do
this with windows XP and not install any additional hardware and software?
I'll check some of the search engines.
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You can setup Windows XP to act as a PPTP inbound service connection -
you could allow her to VPN outbound and then connect to your computer
using a VPN connection.

I would NOT do this if I want to keep my machine safe, if I value
anything on the machine, etc...
 
Leythos:

I was planning on using a cheap PC with nothing else on it except a large
hard drive.

You seem knowledgeable about this...How difficult is it to invade a VPN
created with Windows XP on either end? Also, how many people can connect
into the Windows based VPN at one time?

Thanks.

Bob
 
Leythos:

I was planning on using a cheap PC with nothing else on it except a large
hard drive.

You seem knowledgeable about this...How difficult is it to invade a VPN
created with Windows XP on either end? Also, how many people can connect
into the Windows based VPN at one time?
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Maybe you should tell us what type of files she'll be accessing - if she
only needs to FETCH files, meaning that she doesn't need to write files
to your system, then you could setup a web service using SSL and she
could access them directly through Internet Explorer at her end - you
would install IIS and only allow SSL connections on your end.

To setup XP as a VPN Service and then as a client:
How to configure Win 2000/XP Pro as VPN host

Prior to Windows 2000/XP Pro, you must add PPTP on NT 4.0 Server to
establish VPN connections. With the release of Windows 2000/XP Pro, you
have the ability to run a Windows 2000/XP Pro as a VPN host. However,
Windows 2000/XP Pro enables only one VPN connection at a time and
requires Internet Protocol (IP).

Before you start the VPN configuration, you should have a equipment
(modem, T1, Frame Relay, ADSL, or cable modem) connecting to the
Internet. Also make sure you have correct TCP/IP settings on the W2K/XP.

To setup Win XP (in our case) Pro as VPN host, go to the Properties of
My Network Places>Create a New Connections>Set up a Advanced Connection>
Accept Incoming Connections. On the Devices for Incoming Connections
dialog box, do not select any device, only click Next and check Allow
Private Connections, and then click Next. On the Allowed Users dialog
box, select or add all users for whom you want to enable access. The
accounts have to exist on both computers that are involved in
establishing the VPN connection. On the New Connection Wizard, File and
Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
Client for Microsoft Networks should be listed as networking components.
By default, Allow callers to access my local area network and Assign
TCP/IP address automatically using DHCP are checked. If you would like
to keep the default settings, click Next to continue. Now, the Incoming
Connection icon should show on Incoming section under the Properties of
My Network Places and is ready to use.
How to configure a W2K/XP as VPN client

To connect to a VPN server, you should have a dail-in modem or a
dedicated connection to the Internet. To setup a XP client to access the
VPN host, go to the Properties of My Network Places>Create a New
Connections>Connect to the network at my workplace>Virtual Private
Network connection. Type Computer that will be showed as connection name
in VPN section, select Do not dial the initial connection and then type
the VPN host IP. You have two options to create this connection for
anyone or for yourself.

I copied the above from this site:
http://www.chicagotech.net/vpnsetup.htm#How to configure Win%
202000/XP%20Pro%20as%20VPN%20host
 
Thanks.

Bob


Leythos said:
Maybe you should tell us what type of files she'll be accessing - if she
only needs to FETCH files, meaning that she doesn't need to write files
to your system, then you could setup a web service using SSL and she
could access them directly through Internet Explorer at her end - you
would install IIS and only allow SSL connections on your end.

To setup XP as a VPN Service and then as a client:
How to configure Win 2000/XP Pro as VPN host

Prior to Windows 2000/XP Pro, you must add PPTP on NT 4.0 Server to
establish VPN connections. With the release of Windows 2000/XP Pro, you
have the ability to run a Windows 2000/XP Pro as a VPN host. However,
Windows 2000/XP Pro enables only one VPN connection at a time and
requires Internet Protocol (IP).

Before you start the VPN configuration, you should have a equipment
(modem, T1, Frame Relay, ADSL, or cable modem) connecting to the
Internet. Also make sure you have correct TCP/IP settings on the W2K/XP.

To setup Win XP (in our case) Pro as VPN host, go to the Properties of
My Network Places>Create a New Connections>Set up a Advanced Connection>
Accept Incoming Connections. On the Devices for Incoming Connections
dialog box, do not select any device, only click Next and check Allow
Private Connections, and then click Next. On the Allowed Users dialog
box, select or add all users for whom you want to enable access. The
accounts have to exist on both computers that are involved in
establishing the VPN connection. On the New Connection Wizard, File and
Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
Client for Microsoft Networks should be listed as networking components.
By default, Allow callers to access my local area network and Assign
TCP/IP address automatically using DHCP are checked. If you would like
to keep the default settings, click Next to continue. Now, the Incoming
Connection icon should show on Incoming section under the Properties of
My Network Places and is ready to use.
How to configure a W2K/XP as VPN client

To connect to a VPN server, you should have a dail-in modem or a
dedicated connection to the Internet. To setup a XP client to access the
VPN host, go to the Properties of My Network Places>Create a New
Connections>Connect to the network at my workplace>Virtual Private
Network connection. Type Computer that will be showed as connection name
in VPN section, select Do not dial the initial connection and then type
the VPN host IP. You have two options to create this connection for
anyone or for yourself.

I copied the above from this site:
http://www.chicagotech.net/vpnsetup.htm#How to configure Win%
202000/XP%20Pro%20as%20VPN%20host
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