You can't use the appliance unless you have virtualbox or vmware. On Jan 4, 2012 5:44 PM, "Michael Havens" wrote: > Lisa.... I d/l vpn-as in about 2 minutes. Now I am d/l an appliance; the > OpenVPN Access Server Virtual Appliance. It is going to tak half an hour. > Do I need this? I realize that by the time I get a reply it will be d/l but > still, do I need this? The d/l is a zip file so I am thinking this is a > windows program. What gives? > > On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Lisa Kachold wrote: > >> Install an OpenVPNAS (Access Server). It's quite a lot easier and WAY >> safer than ssh, plus most shops don't packet filter for VPN, but they do >> for ssh 22. >> >> OpenVPNAS will automatically allow you to download your clients >> configurations after you login from any system and allows 2 licenses for >> free (2 connections). >> It's very easy to install, doing all the bridging and iptables for you. >> All you do is connect the web interface and download your client and >> connect. OpenVPN clients are available for all computers and work >> flawlessly. >> >> For those of you who need more than 2 connections at any time, you can >> get 10 lifetime licenses for $50.00. >> >> This IS the s-hexy-ist solution around. >> >> Here's the instructions: >> >> http://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/docs/admin-guides.html >> >> Be sure you open the VPN ports on your firewall and on your local box per >> the instructions. >> >> On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM, Stephen wrote: >> >>> I use SSH personally. Uberflexible >>> On Dec 31, 2011 8:57 PM, "Michael Havens" wrote: >>> >>>> How does one access their home network from a remote location? What I >>>> want to do is backup my laptops hard drive to my desktops hard drive with >>>> fsarchiver. I know..... by the time I get a reply I will be home and will >>>> have accessed my home network but I might need to do this for some other >>>> reason. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> (602) 791-8002 Android >> (623) 239-3392 Skype >> (623) 688-3392 Google Voice >> ** >> HomeSmartInternational.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > > -- > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >