Not sure where to go.
Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Not sure where to go.

  1. September 11th, 2003, 07:12 AM #1
    pops139
    pops139 is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Naples, FL
    Posts
    22

    Not sure where to go.

    I have a small business and have a network setup as follows:
    4 workstations running WinXP Pro.
    1 computer serving as a "server" to the workstations running WinXP Pro.
    I have a dedicated IP address thru Sprint DSL.
    The "server" is not running as a true server as I understand it. I currently have no problems at all with this setup. My problem is that my main software for the office is called "Agency Advantage", a program for Insurance agencies, that keeps track of policies and customers. This is a very slick piece of software and I love it. However, I have two offices located about 15 miles from the main office and I need these two to have access online to the program and I am in need of advice on how to allow them access. Is there a way??
    Bill Schroeder
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. September 11th, 2003, 07:41 AM #2
    NooNoo
    NooNoo is offline
    Driver Terrier NooNoo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2000
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    31,824
    Quote Originally Posted by pops139
    I have a small business and have a network setup as follows:
    4 workstations running WinXP Pro.
    1 computer serving as a "server" to the workstations running WinXP Pro.
    I have a dedicated IP address thru Sprint DSL.
    The "server" is not running as a true server as I understand it. I currently have no problems at all with this setup. My problem is that my main software for the office is called "Agency Advantage", a program for Insurance agencies, that keeps track of policies and customers. This is a very slick piece of software and I love it. However, I have two offices located about 15 miles from the main office and I need these two to have access online to the program and I am in need of advice on how to allow them access. Is there a way??
    Yes! VPN - tutorial here
    Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. September 11th, 2003, 08:57 AM #3
    TripleRLtd
    TripleRLtd is offline
    Banned TripleRLtd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    SW Florida...eye of the storm.
    Posts
    7,251

    Thumbs up

    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo
    Yes! VPN - tutorial here
    Excellent link for him NooNoo!!
    Plus, Pops, if you have any problems you can PM me.
    I am right up the road on Pine Island.
    Titchski is in Cape Coral.
    I'd be happy to help.
    Good Luck.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. September 11th, 2003, 11:47 AM #4
    NooNoo
    NooNoo is offline
    Driver Terrier NooNoo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2000
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    31,824
    Quote Originally Posted by TripleRLtd
    Excellent link for him NooNoo!!
    Plus, Pops, if you have any problems you can PM me.
    I am right up the road on Pine Island.
    Titchski is in Cape Coral.
    I'd be happy to help.
    Good Luck.
    I trust that is an altruistic offer... soliciting business on the forums is a no no.
    Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. September 11th, 2003, 12:01 PM #5
    TripleRLtd
    TripleRLtd is offline
    Banned TripleRLtd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    SW Florida...eye of the storm.
    Posts
    7,251
    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo
    I trust that is an altruistic offer... soliciting business on the forums is a no no.
    Completely,
    I would help him for nothng over the phone or by email.
    Do it alll the time.
    Besides, I wouldn't drive that far.
    Rest assured Mum.
    Helping here should prove that I would hope.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. September 11th, 2003, 12:39 PM #6
    Ya_know
    Ya_know is offline
    Banned Ya_know's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Posts
    10,692
    Not me man, I would charge through the nose, in fact I'll fly down there...offer me an expense account!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. September 12th, 2003, 11:39 PM #7
    Titchski
    Titchski is offline
    Registered User Titchski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2001
    Location
    FLA, Orig. Birmingham UK
    Posts
    911
    Quote Originally Posted by TripleRLtd
    Completely,
    I would help him for nothng over the phone or by email.
    Do it alll the time.
    Besides, I wouldn't drive that far.
    Rest assured Mum.
    Helping here should prove that I would hope.
    NooNoo, it'd HAVE to be altruistic AND done from a distance, them there Naples folk don't like us commoners from Lee County taking their money and intruding on their territory - especially not me with my "unintelligible" Brummie accent
    Bollocks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. September 13th, 2003, 05:38 AM #8
    pops139
    pops139 is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Naples, FL
    Posts
    22
    Hey, there are "commoners" in Naples and I happen to be one of the most common. Appreciate all the advice and it looks as if VPN is the way to go. I am going to give it a try today and I'll keep you posted as to my success or failure. Thanks guys, you always come through.
    Bill Schroeder
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules