I want to setup a Virtual Private Network between my dad's computer & my own: how?

Question

I need to do it within about two weeks, he lives in London, i'm up north (liverpool).

Answer 1

How to Install VPN
1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click the Windows Setup tab.
3. Click Communications, click Details, click to select the Virtual Private Networking check box, and then click OK.
4. Click OK, and then click Yes to restart your computer.

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How to Create a VPN Connection
After you have installed VPN, make a new connection in Dial-Up Networking.

NOTE: You need the host name or IP address to make this connection. Check with the administrator of the server to which you are trying to connect to get this information.

To create a VPN connection in Windows Millennium Edition: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Dial-Up Networking.
2. Double-click Make New Connection.
3. In the Type a name for the computer you are dialing box, type the name that you want to use for the connection.
4. In the Select a device box, choose Microsoft VPN Adapter, and then click Next.
5. In the Host name or IP Address box, type the name of the server or the IP address.
6. Click Next, and then click Finish.
To create a VPN connection in Windows 98: 1. Double Click My Computer and then double-click on Dial-Up Networking.
2. Double-click Make New Connection.
3. In the Type a name for the computer you are dialing box, type the name that you want to use for the connection.
4. In the Select a device box, choose Microsoft VPN Adapter, and then click Next.
5. In the Host name or IP Address box, type the name of the server or the IP address.
6. Click Next, and then click Finish.

Answer 2

You'll need a VPN gateway at both ends, as well as a static public IP address at both ends. If you have a dynamic IP address that rarely changes that could be workable as well but you'll need to reconfigure the VPN gateway every time the IP address changes.

Cisco PIX 501 firewall is one VPN device you can buy off the shelf. About £300 or so. If that's too dear and you have an old spare PC at each end, have a look at IPCop -- my personal favourite. http://www.ipcop.org

Answer 3

Contact your internet provider's tech support team. They can help you. Happy Holidays!

Answer 4

press fn and f2

Answer 5

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Troubleshooting-Wireless-Network-Connections.html

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