BNUG 2016 Nov. 1^st discussion about VPNs and Remote Access

Adam Frost  adamfrost@computerCareandLearning.com

617-325-9526

VPN—Virtual Private Network

Why use a VPN?  To make your office network bigger.

Using Hamachi VPN (a Logmein Inc. service) to create

-- a simple shared backup folder

-- a networked database that can be accessed safely from anywhere

How to do it:

            Create a logmein account

            Create Hamachi network

            Two ways to install on machines:

deploy link

            install from web

hub and spoke vs. mesh network

Accessing a folder

Folder sharing and security

Firewall issues

Turning off Hamachi—really

Remote access tools:

Logmein

   Logmein strengths: screen blanking and keyboard locking, local printing, sound, shared cursor

   Using Logmein Central to serve your customers and help them be independent

Radmin

   setting up your router

   Radmin strengths—teaching tool, fast access, one-time fee

For quick access with new customers:

   Showmypc.com, anydesk.com, teamviewer.com

Using Skype as a conference calling tool

            U.S phone numbers

            caller id (&$*^% !!!!)

Good headsets

    Ear2earheadsets.com

2 line phones -- Panasonic KX6700 Series,  kxtga670bds handsets

   Panasonic repair by p1repair on ebay