how to share files accross two netowrks

[teleri]

hi

I have a question about network drive shareing accross two netowrks basicly at work I have 3 offices on seprate cox cable cablemodems ( 1 to be replaced with a t1 in 2 weeks)

at the main office Ihave a server with hsared network drives shared across the office and would like te remote loacations to be able to coneect to them as well but have no clcue on how to do htis

Main Office

Internet (static ip)

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linksys touter

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office pcs and server

remote office

Internet

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router

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office pcs

[LaRcOs]

Hey teleri,

If your server is running Windows 2000 Server or 2003 server you could set up a VPN connection through the web.

Basically this creates a sort of "Tunnel" between your self and the server- generally encrypted by default - this would then make your computer part of the network - the speed should be pretty good considering its a T1 connection.

Hope that helps

[MadGutts]

The other option is to use a terminal server, this would allow files and programs to be run on the server, and only the "screenshot" of what you are doing would be sent down the wire.

Hope this helps...

[BeenThereB4]

VPN is the way to go for your situation. If you want to do it right considering the rampant security problems today. Look into this:

Snap VPN

Costs some bucks, so it depends on just how many security and reliability and ease of use concerns you have. You could certainly do it cheaper.