What Client can I use??

[FSM]

Hi guys, Im setting up a VPN using a Netgear Firewall Model FVS318, can I set up my remote computer with out the manufacturers client? or do I have to buy the client from netgear? What options do I have?

Thank you very much

Ps. Can I set up client for WinXp??? if so, how can I do it and, do you recomend it.

Thanx again

 

[ChicagoTechNet]

yes, you can use windows vpn client.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows, Network, Internet, VPN, Routing and How to at

http://www.ms-mvps.com

 

[FSM]

Thank you very much Robert, do you think thats the way to go? (win client) or do you recomend getting the software?

Thank you very much!!!

Ps. the thing is that I want to know also if I can use some kind of "standard" software or popupar software outhere.

Thanks again

 

[bytehd]

Isnt the Netgear a repackaged Sentinel?

http://www.insyncva.com

 

[Gumbolia]

This is quit interesting. I have looked at the link that robert has posted, But still have not found what will help, Especially with the FVS318 and a WinXP client on the internet. Any more specific info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John

 

[JimPletcher]

The NetGear vpn client IS a repackaged (but upgraded) Sentinel.

You CAN configure Windows to work as a non-windows IPSec client - but its a bear! Most (who have actually tried), don't recommend it.

Windows is fine for PPTP. For IPSec, you will be happier either with a vpn client or a router as the vpn end-point.