Good free VPN software - SV650.org

L3nny · 09-01-10, 11:39 AM

Does any of the orgs resident geeks know a good free VPN client I can install on my home desktop PC which will allow me to access the files on it and remotely control the desktop using my Laptop over the internet?

Both are running Windows 7

09-01-10, 12:08 PM

i think it is free, we played with it at college http://openvpn.net/index.php/access-...penvpn-as.html

L3nny · 09-01-10, 12:25 PM

College courses have moved on a bit since I did my BTEC in computer studies 14 years ago I see

, the internet was still a fad that wouldn't last back then lol

Doesn't look free by looking at this page but it might be one of those, you should pay us but we're not really going to do anything if you don't type jobs.

http://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/pricing.html

Is it easy to use?

09-01-10, 12:27 PM

If some of the brain dead chavs on my course can mate, you can.

You can always get cracked software on the net.

09-01-10, 01:13 PM

Do you really want a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or do you just need something like VNC?

My VPN is handled by my ADSL modem/routers using IPsec. It was a major PITA to set up, even though I've got two degrees in computing and have worked in computers for 20 years.

L3nny · 09-01-10, 01:15 PM

I want to be able to connect via remote desktop to my home PC via my laptop over the internet, if VNC does this job then it'll do.

What is VNC?

09-01-10, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L3nny

I want to be able to connect via remote desktop to my home PC via my laptop over the internet, if VNC does this job then it'll do.

What is VNC?

Remote desktop software. There's quite a few versions available. I've used this free one which seems pretty good, though there are plenty of others.

http://www.tightvnc.com/

L3nny · 09-01-10, 01:20 PM

Cheers, I'll give it a whirl

09-01-10, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L3nny

Cheers, I'll give it a whirl

I found tightvnc to be easy to set up, though you'll probably have to set up a dynamic DNS so that you can see your home router from the internet and also configure your router to forward the VNC ports to the PC. You can google for how to do both, if you don't already know. Many adsl modems support dynamic DNS, so that shouldn't be hard to set up.

09-01-10, 01:24 PM

Forget VNC or VPN, see https://secure.logmein.com/UK/soluti...sonal/control/, that's what you need.

09-01-10, 11:39 AM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Good free VPN software Does any of the orgs resident geeks know a good free VPN client I can install on my home desktop PC which will allow me to access the files on it and remotely control the desktop using my Laptop over the internet? Both are running Windows 7 __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

09-01-10, 12:08 PM	#2
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good free VPN software i think it is free, we played with it at college http://openvpn.net/index.php/access-...penvpn-as.html

09-01-10, 12:25 PM	#3
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Good free VPN software College courses have moved on a bit since I did my BTEC in computer studies 14 years ago I see , the internet was still a fad that wouldn't last back then lol Doesn't look free by looking at this page but it might be one of those, you should pay us but we're not really going to do anything if you don't type jobs. http://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/pricing.html Is it easy to use? __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

09-01-10, 12:27 PM	#4
TheOnlyNemesis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good free VPN software If some of the brain dead chavs on my course can mate, you can. You can always get cracked software on the net.

09-01-10, 01:13 PM	#5
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good free VPN software Do you really want a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or do you just need something like VNC? My VPN is handled by my ADSL modem/routers using IPsec. It was a major PITA to set up, even though I've got two degrees in computing and have worked in computers for 20 years. Last edited by wyrdness; 09-01-10 at 01:15 PM.

09-01-10, 01:15 PM	#6
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Good free VPN software I want to be able to connect via remote desktop to my home PC via my laptop over the internet, if VNC does this job then it'll do. What is VNC? __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

09-01-10, 01:20 PM	#8
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Good free VPN software Cheers, I'll give it a whirl __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

09-01-10, 01:24 PM	#10
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good free VPN software Forget VNC or VPN, see https://secure.logmein.com/UK/soluti...sonal/control/, that's what you need. Last edited by -Ralph-; 09-01-10 at 01:26 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Reccommend Me Some Free Anti-Virus Software and Maybe Internet Security, You Know the Like :)	Sally	Idle Banter	32	11-11-09 12:40 PM
FREE Satnav software	Viney	Idle Banter	10	23-07-09 02:12 PM
Free audio editing software?	Magnum	Idle Banter	6	05-05-09 12:44 PM
Get Free Really Good Anti Virus Software Here!	Sally	Idle Banter	61	05-03-09 05:33 PM
free video editing software	leemole	Idle Banter	6	08-03-08 08:26 PM