Some Access Questions

Hello, list!

I'm pretty new to AS/400 systems in general.  I've been able to pick up a
bit from this list already, though.

After searching the archives, I've either found what seemed to be dated
information, or just an overwhelming amount, not really hitting the mark.
Here's what I'm after:

- Remote access over the Internet for a few people using Walldata's Arpeggio
product (part of Rumba).

- Security implications of doing so.

While I haven't sat and used a network sniffer on a session, I'm guessing
access over tcp/ip would all be sent in the clear, right?

Anyone else doing this?  Right now, a VPN for the remote user is just not in
the cards.  I also do not think the AS/400 in question has a modem attached
(although, that's not out of the question, just impractical for several
people needing access at once).

The AS/400 in question is labeled 'AS/400e' on the front panel...other than
that, I'm not sure of the model number.

Thanks for any thoughts, comments or outright solutions!
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Ed Marczak
marczak@usa.net