Remote Networking Assistance Needed

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Brian Beckers

I have a task that has been given me for which I am
having trouble finding the best and easiest solution.

I have a network currently setup as follows:

DSL Internet --> DSL Router

DSL Router ---> Hub ---> Server 1
\--> Workstation
\--> Switch ---> Server 2
\--> 8 Workstations

(NOTE: All computers are running WinXP Pro with all
the latest service packs and hotfixes installed.)

Server 1 and the one workstation HAVE to be a specific
workgroup name.

Server 2 and the associated 8 workstations HAVE to be a
different specific workgroup name.

***** Here's what I *NEED* to be able to do:
1> I have to find a way for people in an office 20 miles
away to have a remote connection to the Workstation on
Server 1's workgroup.
2> I would like to not purchase any additional software.
3> Both locations have broadband internet connections.
4> I think VPN would be a great option, but I am unsure
how to set this up with this configuration.

I've seen you guys work miracles with other tech problems
posed here. I'm hoping for some of that help to come my
way.

Thanks in advance,
Brian Beckers
 
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| I have a task that has been given me for which I am
| having trouble finding the best and easiest solution.
|
| I have a network currently setup as follows:
|
| DSL Internet --> DSL Router
|
| DSL Router ---> Hub ---> Server 1
| \--> Workstation
| \--> Switch ---> Server 2
| \--> 8 Workstations
|
| (NOTE: All computers are running WinXP Pro with all
| the latest service packs and hotfixes installed.)
|
| Server 1 and the one workstation HAVE to be a specific
| workgroup name.
|
| Server 2 and the associated 8 workstations HAVE to be a
| different specific workgroup name.
|
| ***** Here's what I *NEED* to be able to do:
| 1> I have to find a way for people in an office 20 miles
| away to have a remote connection to the Workstation on
| Server 1's workgroup.
| 2> I would like to not purchase any additional software.
| 3> Both locations have broadband internet connections.
| 4> I think VPN would be a great option, but I am unsure
| how to set this up with this configuration.
|
| I've seen you guys work miracles with other tech problems
| posed here. I'm hoping for some of that help to come my
| way.
|
| Thanks in advance,
| Brian Beckers
 
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