RE: AS/400 Access via the Internet

Chuck,

I have setup a Cisco Router ( at H/O) based VPN - type of connection
depends on what you want eg: ISDN,DDS,Frame,DSL,Etc.

This is based in Australia.

I then have VPN clients (Softkey from Cisco )with 56K modems dialing
in from Southern China. They use a 5250 client ( not CA as we had some 
connection/performance issues )and a local printer. It works fine.

All you need to hook up the VPN at Home if you dont have a LAN now,
is a small 4 port Hub/switch to connect the AS/400 to the Router, 
The comms connection ( eg: DSL)to connect the Router to the Internet,
an Ethernet card in the AS/400 ( with TCP/IP configured ).

A bit of configuration - and hey presto!
( its not quite that easy, but it does all work..)


Ian.



-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Lewis [mailto:clewis@iquest.net]
Sent: Tuesday, 7 August 2001 0:43
To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
Subject: Re: AS/400 Access via the Internet


That's part of the problem, they have regular old modems, no cable or DSL...

Are you thinking that nothing I do will provide a reasonable increase in
speed
until we get off of modems ?

Our situation is that we are a small company and the sales folks are
responsible
for their own computers, etc. so cable modems or DSL might not be an
option...

Chuck

bill.reger@convergys.com wrote:

> Chuck,
>
> Assuming the sales force has access to high-speed Internet (DSL or Cable)
> VPN is an excellent way of accessing a LAN remotely.  Assuming that your
> AS/400(s) are on the LAN, you're in!  Using VPN to the network rather than
> directly to the AS/400 gives them all the access to email, spreadsheets,
> etc.
>
> Bill
>
> Chuck Lewis <clewis@iquest.net>@midrange.com on 08/03/2001 05:22:53 PM
>
> Please respond to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
>
> Sent by:  owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
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> To:   Midrange-L List <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
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> Subject:  AS/400 Access via the Internet
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> We are looking at different ways to access our AS/400 so Sales folks can
> get needed info. Currently we have a communications server running
> Synapse software that they dial into.
>
> We are getting complaints about slow response and I know that this being
> caused by old lines, phone switches, etc. in the areas some of these
> folks live in.
>
> Question was asked if it might be faster via the internet (they are
> looking at cable and DSL at home) and I'm not sure.
>
> Any ideas on this ?
>
> Thanks !
>
> Chuck
>
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