How can I connect two Netware 5.0 LANs through cable modem?

[Cristian]

I'm trying to connect two NetWare 5.0 LANs through LANCity cable modems. I need to know where to start from. Few basic steps would be of great help, too.<br>Thank you.

 

[rjs]

I would start with a Border Manager server on each side. You could set up a VPN between your networks over the Internet by tunneling IPX on the Border servers without having to touch your production servers.

 

[sailen]

You may complicate the equation by adding BorderManager and VPN if all you want is interconnectivity of two 5.0 LANs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you eventually looking at merging the two trees together?&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you running IPX/IP or pure IP?&nbsp;&nbsp;With the additional details, I could possibly assist you with an optimal solution.<br><br><br><br><br><br>

 

[Cristian]

The task I have to perform was stated to me as: &quot;We (the local LAN) must see the file systems on their (the remote LAN) NetWare server and workstations.&quot; I'm not trying to merge the two trees. Both LANs are running IPX/IP and NetBEUI (there is a NT 4.0 server too in &quot;our&quot; LAN).<br>I cannot use BorderManager, as long as it is not free software (am I wrong?). We have here an additional NetWare license that allow me (if necessary) to set up another server and experiment the connection.<br>Thank you for your support in this problem.